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: Diagnosis and Testing - Roof Opening Panel


    DTC Chart: Roof Opening Panel 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).   BCM Module DTC Chart DTC Description Action B12F4:12 Vehicle Speed Output: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test A B12F4:14 Vehicle Speed Output: Circuit Short To Ground or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A - All other BCM Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)   REFER to: Body Control Module (BCM) (419-10 Multifunction Electronic Modules, Diagnosis and Testing)...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Passenger Airbag


    Removal   WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct supplemental restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the supplemental restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

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    Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

    Lincoln Aviator. Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

    Unlock. Lock.

    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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