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Lincoln Aviator: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Upper Sensor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

Remove the following items:
1. Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor electrical connector.
2. Release the tabs and route the electrical wiring.

Pull gently and remove the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor.

Vehicles with trailer tow package

Pull gently and remove the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...

Removal and Installation - Liftgate

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Door Upper Moulding

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Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.