Lincoln Aviator: Generator and Regulator / Removal and Installation - Starter Generator - 3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the batteries.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the RHF wheel and tire assembly.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pushpins and the RHF inner splash shield.
   

1. NOTICE: When installing the B+ terminal nut to the generator, finger-start the nut before tightening or component damage may occur.

   Position the generator B+ wire terminal protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ wire aside. Disconnect the generator electrical connector. Detach the retainer and position the wire harness aside.
   Torque: 155 lb.in (17.5 Nm)

1. Remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
   Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner (303-05B Accessory Drive - 3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), Removal and Installation).
   

1. 1. Using hose locking pliers, clamp the upper radiator coolant hose.
      Use the General Equipment: Locking Pliers
   2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator coolant hose.
      Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
   3. Detach the retainer and position the upper radiator coolant hose aside.
      

1. Detach the wire harness retainer from the starter generator.
   

1. 1. Remove the starter generator nut.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
   2. Remove the starter generator bolt.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)
   3. Remove the stud and the starter generator.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Bleed the engine cooling system.
   Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Electric Powertrain Cooling - 3.0L EcoBoost – Hybrid (BQ), General Procedures).