Lincoln Aviator: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes / Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions. Record the odometer value from the original IPC. If the odometer value cannot be obtained from the IPC (display failure), perform the diagnostic routine. If the value cannot be obtained after the diagnostic routine, the customer should supply the approximate odometer value.
   

1. Position the steering wheel to the full downward and outward postion.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the LH side register.
   

1. Position the park aid switch out, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the park aid switch assembly.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screws and release the clips.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center instrument panel trim.
   

1. Remove the FDIM.
   Refer to: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Release the clips and position down the LH instrument panel steering column trim panel.
   

1. • Remove the bolts and disconnect the electrical connector.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   • Release the clips and remove the instrument cluster trim panel.
     

1. • Remove the bolts and the IPC.
     Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the IPC following the on-screen instructions.