Lincoln Aviator: Engine Ignition - 3.0L EcoBoost / Removal and Installation - Spark Plugs
Removal
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Remove the ignition coil-on-plugs.
Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07A Engine Ignition - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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Use compressed air to remove any foreign material in the spark plug well before removing the spark plugs.
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NOTICE:
Do not remove the spark plugs when the engine is hot
or cold soaked. Spark plug thread or cylinder head damage can occur.
Make sure that the engine is warm (hand touch after cooling down) prior
to spark plug removal.
NOTICE:
If a spark plug is dropped, internal damage may
result and the spark plug must be discarded. The use of a damaged spark
plug may cause cylinder misfire resulting in engine damage.
Remove the spark plugs.
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Inspect the spark plugs.
Refer to: Spark Plug Inspection (303-00 Engine System - General Information, General Procedures).
Installation
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NOTICE:
If a spark plug is dropped, internal damage may
result and the spark plug must be discarded. The use of a damaged spark
plug may cause cylinder misfire resulting in engine damage.
Install and tighten the spark plugs.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Install the ignition coil-on-plugs.
Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug (303-07A Engine Ignition - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Removal
Remove the retainers and the RH side engine compartment cover.
Remove the retainers and the LH side engine compartment cover...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Fully extend and lower the steering column.
Release the tabs and disconnect the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
205-832Remover, HalfshaftTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
303-1634Lift Eyes (2)TKIT-2014D-ROW3TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Tie Rod End Remover
Adjustable Mounting Arm
Cable Ties
Powertrain Jack
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B
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NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles...