Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Rear Air Spring
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Depressurize the air suspension system.
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Remove the lower control arm.
Refer to: Lower Arm (204-02 Rear Suspension, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The electrical connector is located above the subframe.
Disconnect the rear air spring electrical connector.
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Lower the rear air spring to gain access to the air line connector.
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Disconnect the rear air spring air line connector and remove the rear air spring.
Torque:
35 lb.in (4 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
The RH and LH rear air springs are not interchangeable.
Make sure the rear air spring is properly aligned during installation.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
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).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B1147:11
Left Front Fog Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1147:15
Left Front Fog Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1148:11
Right Front Fog Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1148:15
Right Front Fog Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1499:11
Exterior Lamps Power Supply "A":Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1499:15
Exterior Lamps Power Supply "A":Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B149D:11
Exterior Lamps Power Supply "B":Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B149D:15
Exterior Lamps Power Supply "B":Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
BCM
B1A79:11
Rear Fog Lamp:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1A79:15
Rear Fog Lamp:Circuit Short To Battery or Open
GO to Pinpoint Test C
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Fog Lamps
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-072Universal Flange Holding Wrench
205-1018Installation Tube
205-1067Installer, Output Shaft AWD
205-D027
(D80L-1013-A)
2 or 3 Jaw Puller
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...