Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Roof Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Roof Reinforcement

Lincoln Aviator: Roof Sheet Metal Repairs / Removal and Installation - Roof Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers

Removal

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel will use the rear most reinforcement only.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: High Voltage System Health and Safety Precautions - Overview (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Remove the roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Remove the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Spot Weld Drill Bit

Remove the roof reinforcement(s).

Installation

NOTE: Factory welds may be replaced with resistance spot welds or MIG plug welds. Resistance spot welds may not be placed directly over original factory location. They must be placed adjacent to original location and equal in location and quantity.

NOTE: Vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel will use the rear most reinforcement only.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Refer to: High Voltage System Health and Safety Precautions - Overview (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Install, properly position and clamp the roof reinforcement(s).
Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers

Install the welds.
Use the General Equipment: Resistance Spotwelding Equipment

Install the roof panel.
Refer to: Roof Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Roof Panel - Vehicles With: Roof Opening Panel (501-28 Roof Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Removal and Installation - Roof Rear Frame

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Removal WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information...

Side Panel Sheet Metal Repairs

Other information:

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Control Module

Removal WARNING: Disconnect the 12 volt battery before servicing the direct current to alternating current (DC-AC) inverter or alternating current (AC) powerpoint to prevent the risk of high voltage shock. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM] to Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Cable

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Instrument panel universal serial bus (USB) cable Remove the floor console. Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...

Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.