Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / 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.

1. NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current door latch control module installed. If the current door latch control module does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the door latch control module following the on-screen instructions.

1. Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
   Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: Rear door shown transparent for clarity.

   
   Remove the aft rear door glass run and bracket.
   
   1. Remove the bolts from the aft rear door glass run and bracket.
      Torque: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the aft rear door glass run and bracket.
      

1. NOTE: Rear door shown transparent for clarity.

   
   Disconnect the rear door latch electrical connectors and position the wiring harness aside.
   
   1. Release the rear door wiring harness routing clips.
      
   2. If equipped.
      Disconnect the rear door latch cinch motor electrical connector.
      
   3. Disconnect the rear door latch electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
      

1. NOTE: Rear door shown transparent for clarity.

   
   Remove rear door latch.
   
   1. If equipped.
      Remove the bolt and nuts from the rear door latch cinch motor.
      Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
   2. Remove the bolts from the rear door latch.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   3. Remove rear door latch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the following the door latch control module on-screen instructions
   

1. Carry out the power door window initialization.
   Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).