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:
WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly distribute
the load, as well as maintain a low center
of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher
centers of gravity, may handle differently
than unloaded vehicles. Take extra
precautions, such as slower speeds and
increased stopping distance, when driving
a heavily loaded vehicle...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover
Activation
Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button...