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:
The climate control system adjusts the
interior temperature during remote start.
You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the touchscreen.
You cannot adjust the climate control setting
during remote start operation. Switch the
ignition on to make adjustments...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the liftgate moulding.
Refer to: Liftgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the liftgate release switch...