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:
Distance Indication and Alert is a function
that provides the driver with a graphical
indication of the time gap to other preceding
vehicles traveling in the same direction.
Distance Indication and Alert shows one of
the graphics that follow in the information
display...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
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Motorcraft® Wheel and Tire CleanerZC-37-A
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Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...