Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Opening Seal
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
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Push the cone into the rubber boot.
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Move the rubber boot aside to gain access to the steering column opening seal retainers.
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NOTE:
Use a 1/4 inch drive wobble extension.
Remove the steering column opening seal retainers.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the rubber boot.
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Remove the steering column opening seal.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Symptom Chart(s)
Preliminary Inspection
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).
Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:
Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched)
Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly (latching and release, foreign debris)
Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
Symptom Chart
Condition
Action
The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate
GO to Pinpoint Test A
The seatbelt warning chime does not operate
GO to Pinpoint Test B
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not
extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
GO to Pinpoint Test C
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
GO to Pinpoint Test C
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative
GO to Pinpoint Test D
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
GO to Pinpoint Test E
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
GO to Pinpoint Test E
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
GO to Pinpoint Test E
Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : THE SEATBELT WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the driver door window control switch and bezel as an assembly.
Release the clips...