Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Spoiler

Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Spoiler

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

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

Open the rear tail gate.

Release the clips and remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Disconnect the washer hoses and electrical connector.

Remove the spoiler to liftgate fasteners.
Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

Remove the spoiler assembly.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Rear Quarter Panel Moulding

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Remove the screws...

Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Moulding

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. Remove the rear quarter panel moulding from the affected side...

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Fastening the Seatbelts

The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts.

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that you securely fasten the tongue in the buckle.

Lincoln Aviator. Fastening the Seatbelts

To unfasten, press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.