Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

  1. Remove the liftgate moulding.
    Refer to: Liftgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the liftgate release switch.
    1. Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
    1. Release the liftgate release switch retaining tabs.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    1. Remove the liftgate release switch.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Removal and Installation - Liftgate Latch

    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)...

    Removal and Installation - Rear Door Latch

    Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current door latch control module installed...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Column Opening Seal


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the steering column upper shaft. Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation). Remove the cowl panel...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Trailer Sway Control (If Equipped)


    WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle control, serious injury or death. Ford does not recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed reduction may be detrimental (such as hill climbing), the driver has significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation...

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    Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

    Lincoln Aviator. Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

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    Locking the Doors

    Press the lock switch on the door interior trim panel. The doors can no longer be released using the exterior door handle switches and the luggage compartment locks.

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