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:
The front interior lamp switches are on the
overhead console.
Note: The position of each button on the
overhead console depends on your vehicle.
All Lamps On or Off
Press to switch all interior
lamps
on or off.
Individual Map Lamps
Touch the lamp lens to switch the map lamps
on and off...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Instrument panel coaxial cable
Remove the instrument panel upper section.
Refer to: Instrument Panel Upper Section (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...