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Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column

Removal

NOTICE: To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

NOTICE: Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or remanufactured steering column. Always install a new steering column. Failure to follow this direction can result in steering column failure.

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

All vehicles

  1. Depower the SRS.
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Remove the SCCM.
    Refer to: Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (211-05 Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Remove the steering column shrouds.
    Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTICE: Make sure that the steering wheel does not rotate or damage to the clockspring may occur.

    Secure the steering wheel.
  1. Position aside the LH steering column opening panel.

Vehicles with power adjustable steering column


    1. Release the wiring harness retainers.
    1. Disconnect the steering column tilt motor and telescopic motor electrical connectors.

All vehicles

  1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt and separate the steering column shaft from the steering column.
    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

  1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    Remove and discard the rear steering column mounting nuts.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

  1. NOTE: Power adjustable column shown, others similar.

    Remove and discard the forward steering column mounting nuts and remove the steering column.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

  1.   WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    NOTE: Power adjustable column shown, others similar.

    Tighten the new steering column mounting nuts following the sequence shown.
    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  1. Repower the SRS.
    Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Repowering (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).

Vehicles with memory steering column

  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    If a new memory steering column has been installed, use the steering column control switch and set the soft stops as follows.
    1. Move the column rearward until it reaches the end of travel.
    1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    1. Move the column forward until it reaches the end of travel.
    1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.
    1. Repeat the sequence moving the column up and down.

    General Procedures - Steering Wheel Cover Repair

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    Removal and Installation - Steering Column Lower Shaft

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Headlamps


    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 B14E0:11 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "C": Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B14E0:15 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "C": Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B14E1:11 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "D": Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B14E1:15 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "D": Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B14E2:11 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "E": Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B14E2:15 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "E": Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B14E3:11 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "F": Circuit Short to Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B14E3:15 Exterior Lamps Power Supply "F": Circuit Short to Battery or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B14E5:01 Left Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E5:08 Left Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Bus Signal / Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E5:49 Left Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E5:55 Left Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E7:01 Right Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E7:08 Right Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Bus Signal / Message Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E7:49 Right Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B14E7:55 Right Front Enhanced Exterior Lighting System: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test S   BCM B1533:02 Headlamp Switch Module: General Signal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1533:08 Headlamp Switch Module: Bus Signal / Message   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1533:49 Headlamp Switch Module: Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1533:56 Headlamp Switch Module: Invalid / Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1D00:11 Left Low Beam: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1D00:15 Left Low Beam: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1D01:11 Right Low Beam: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1D01:15 Right Low Beam: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   BCM B1D02:11 Left High Beam Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B1D02:15 Left High Beam Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B1D03:11 Right High Beam Circuit: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   BCM B1D03:15 Right High Beam Circuit: Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   HCM B1041:04 Levelling Control: System Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM B1041:54 Levelling Control: Missing Calibration   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM B1087:83 LIN Bus "A": Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1087:83 LIN Bus "A": Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1087:86 LIN Bus "A": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1087:86 LIN Bus "A": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1088:83 LIN Bus "B": Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1088:83 LIN Bus "B": Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1088:86 LIN Bus "B": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1088:86 LIN Bus "B": Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1437:01 Left Levelling Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B1437:87 Left Levelling Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1437:87 Left Levelling Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1439:01 Right Levelling Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B1439:87 Right Levelling Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1439:87 Right Levelling Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B14D9:01 Left Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14D9:64 Left Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14D9:87 Left Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B14D9:87 Left Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B14DA:01 Right Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DA:64 Right Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DA:87 Right Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B14DA:87 Right Headlamp Light Distribution Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B14DB:01 Left Headlamp Driver Control System: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DB:54 Left Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Calibration   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DB:55 Left Headlamp Driver Control System: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DB:87 Left Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B14DB:87 Left Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B14DC:01 Right Headlamp Driver Control System: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DC:54 Right Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Calibration   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DC:55 Right Headlamp Driver Control System: Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B14DC:87 Right Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B14DC:87 Right Headlamp Driver Control System: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1559:96 Left Headlamp: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B155A:96 Right Headlamp: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B15A6:01 Right Matrix Controller Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B15A6:87 Right Matrix Controller Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B15A6:87 Right Matrix Controller Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B15A7:01 Left Matrix Controller Actuator: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B15A7:87 Left Matrix Controller Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B15A7:87 Left Matrix Controller Actuator: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1A59:1C Sensor 5 Volt Supply: Circuit Voltage Out of Range   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM B1D64:01 Left Headlamp Swiveling Motor: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B1D64:87 Left Headlamp Swiveling Motor: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1D64:87 Left Headlamp Swiveling Motor: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1D65:01 Right Headlamp Swiveling Motor: General Electrical Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B1D65:87 Right Headlamp Swiveling Motor: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   HCM B1D65:87 Right Headlamp Swiveling Motor: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test G   HCM B1D68:64 Left Headlamp Swiveling Feedback Sensor: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM B1D69:64 Right Headlamp Swiveling Feedback Sensor: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   HCM C1A03:12 Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A03:14 Left Front Height Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A03:29 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A03:64 Left Front Height Sensor: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A05:12 Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A05:14 Left Rear Height Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A05:29 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM C1A05:64 Left Rear Height Sensor: Signal Plausibility Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test H   HCM U0121:00 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test J   HCM U0146:00 Lost Communication With Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test K   HCM U0151:00 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test M   HCM U0212:00 Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test L   HCM U023A:00 Lost Communication With Image Processing Module A: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test N   HCM U0415:00 Invalid Data Received From Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   HCM U0429:00 Invalid Data received from Steering Column Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   HCM U0447:00 Invalid Data Received From Serial Data Gateway "A": No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   HCM U0452:00 Invalid Data Received From Restraints Control Module: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   HCM U053B:00 Invalid Data Received From Image Processing Module A: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test P   HCM U2024:51 Control Module Cal-Config Data: Not Programmed   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2024:57 Control Module Cal-Config Data: Invalid / Incompatible Software Component   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2101:56 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: Invalid / Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2101:86 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U2200:45 Control Module Configuration Memory Corrupt: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U3000:45 Control Module: Program Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U3000:46 Control Module: Calibration / Parameter Memory Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test O   HCM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   HCM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test R   SCCM B124C:96 Turn Indicator Stalk Switch Pack: Component Internal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test E   SCCM B124C:9E Turn Indicator Stalk Switch Pack: Stuck On   GO to Pinpoint Test E Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Headlamps Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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