Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Lighting / Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Leveling Sensor

Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Headlamp Leveling Sensor

Removal

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

Front suspension mounted

  1. Remove the LH front wheel and tire assembly.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the front ride height sensor electrical connector.

  1. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor.
    1. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor arm ball stud from the lower control arm.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
    1. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)
    1. Remove the front headlamp leveling sensor assembly.

Rear suspension mounted

  1. Remove the LH rear wheel and tire assembly.
    Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the rear ride height sensor electrical connector and separate the wiring harness guide.

  1. Lower the rear headlamp leveling sensor arm anchor plate.
    1. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
    1. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor arm anchor plate bolt.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
    1. Remove the rear headlamp leveling sensor assembly.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Calibrate the suspension height sensor. Using a diagnostic scan tool, carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.

    Removal and Installation - Headlamp Control Module (HCM)

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    Removal and Installation - Headlamp Switch

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parameter Identification (PID) Chart


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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Timing Chain


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Vise Vise Jaw Protectors Removal RH and LH timing chains NOTICE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure...

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