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Lincoln Aviator: Supplemental Restraint System / Removal and Installation - Side Airbag

Removal

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

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

NOTE: RH (right-hand) seat shown, LH (left-hand) seat similar.

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: Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

Remove the front seat backrest panel.
Refer to: Front Seat Backrest Panel (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation.
1. Remove the side airbag nuts.
  Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
1. Detach the side airbag studs from the backrest frame.

Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the side airbag.

Installation

WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System deployment. Make sure the restraint system is depowered before reconnecting the component. Refer to the Supplemental Restraint System depowering General Procedure in section 501-20B. Failure to precisely follow depowering instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Inspect the seat side airbag, airbag cavity, mounting surface and deployment chute for damage or the presence of foreign material. Remove all foreign material. Install a new side airbag if it is damaged. Install a new deployment chute if the deployment chute is damaged. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side airbag deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Seat Position Sensor

Removal NOTE: Typical LH (left-hand) seat shown, RH (right-hand) seat similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

Removal and Installation - Side Curtain Airbag

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps

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 B10F3:11 Left Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B10F3:15 Left Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B10F4:11 Right Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B10F4:15 Right Front Position Light:Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B1445:11 Rear Park Lamps Output:Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B1445:15 Rear Park Lamps Output:Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B149E:11 Left Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B149E:15 Left Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B149F:11 Right Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B149F:15 Right Front Position/Sidemarker:Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14A2:11 Tailgate/Liftgate Applique Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14A2:15 Tailgate/Liftgate Applique Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14B2:11 Left Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14B2:15 Left Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14B3:11 Right Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14B3:15 Right Position Lamps:Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM B14E4:01 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:General Electrical Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B14E4:08 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Bus Signal / Message Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B14E4:1C Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B14E4:49 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B14E4:55 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Not Configured GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM B14E4:61 Extra Enhanced Exterior Lighting System:Signal Calculation Failure GO to Pinpoint Test E Symptom Charts Symptom Chart: Parking, Rear and License Plate Lamps Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Seatbelt Height Adjustment

WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Slide the adjuster up to raise the belt. Press the button and slide it down to lower the belt.