Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Front Suspension Height Sensor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
LH sensor assembly shown, RH similar.
Remove the front suspension height sensor.
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Disconnect the front height sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the ball stud from the lower control arm.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front height sensor bracket bolt and remove the front height sensor.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
Installation
All vehicles
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NOTE:
The RH (right-hand) and LH (left-hand) height
sensor assemblies cannot be used on opposite sides of the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Air Suspension
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Complete the SUMA ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.
All vehicles
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Complete the VDM ride height calibration. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine.
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B1175:01
Driver Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1175:01
Driver Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1176:01
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B1176:01
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B11C0:01
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B11C0:01
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B11C1:01
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are inoperative, GO to Pinpoint Test A
BCM
B11C1:01
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B12C2:11
Puddle Lamp:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test H
BCM
B12C2:15
Puddle Lamp:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test H
BCM
B1306:01
Liftgate Ajar Switch:General Electrical Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test K
BCM
B1306:11
Liftgate Ajar Switch:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test K
BCM
B1313:11
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1313:15
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1313:15
Interior Lighting Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
If the courtesy lamps are always on, GO to Pinpoint Test D
BCM
B145C:11
Ambient Lighting Power Supply Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B145C:15
Ambient Lighting Power Supply Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:No Sub Type Information
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:No Sub Type Information
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1465:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:Component Internal Failure
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1465:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 1:Component Internal Failure
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1467:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:No Sub Type Information
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1467:00
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:No Sub Type Information
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1467:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:Component Internal Failure
If all the ambient lighting is inoperative, always on or does not change color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B1467:96
Ambient Lighting Bus 3:Component Internal Failure
If one or more of the ambient lighting Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are inoperative or do not change
color/intensity, GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B14AA:11
Demand Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test E
BCM
B14AA:15
Demand Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test E
BCM
B153C:11
Color Ambient Light Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test I
BCM
B153C:15
Color Ambient Light Output:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test I
DCME
B1175:19
Drivers Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMF
B1176:19
Passenger Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMG
B11C0:19
Driver Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DCMH
B11C1:19
Passenger Side Rear Door Ajar Switch:Circuit Current Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test C
DDM
B1165:11
Left Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
DDM
B1165:15
Left Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
PDM
B1166:11
Right Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
PDM
B1166:15
Right Front Puddle Lamp Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1306:12
Liftgate Ajar Switch:Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test C
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Second row outboard seat
Push the second row outboard seat head restraint release buttons.
Remove the second row outboard head restraint.
Second row center seat
Remove the second row center seat head restraint...