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

Removal

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

  1. Remove the steering column.
    Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.


    Remove the tilt motor.
    1. Remove the trunnion bracket retainers and bracket.
    1. Remove the tilt motor retainers and remove the tilt motor.

Installation

  1. On both sides.
    Apply grease (supplied with the new motor) to the trunnion nut axles and the tilt motor lead-screw housing holes.
  1. Rotate the trunnion nut until the correct length is achieved to align the lead-screw housing with the threaded holes in the support arm.

  1. Install the tilt motor.
    1. Position the tilt motor and install the tilt motor retainers.
      Torque: 124 lb.in (14 Nm)
    1. Install the trunnion bracket and the trunnion bracket retainers.
      Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)
  1. Install the steering column.
    Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
  1. If equipped with memory steering column, use the steering column control switch and set the tilt motor soft stops as follows.
    1. Move the column upward 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 downward until it reaches the end of travel.
    1. Move the column in the same direction until it reaches the end of travel again.

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Third Row Seats


    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   SCMJ B11CE:11 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B11CE:13 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B11CE:15 Left Seat Left Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B1231:1C Right Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B1231:54 Right Seat:Missing Calibration   GO to Pinpoint Test D   SCMJ B1231:63 Right Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B1231:99 Right Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B1232:1C Left Seat:Circuit Voltage Out Of Range   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B1232:54 Left Seat:Missing Calibration   GO to Pinpoint Test D   SCMJ B1232:63 Left Seat:Circuit/Component Protection Time-Out   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B1232:99 Left Seat:Exceeded Learning Limit   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B1536:11 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B1536:12 Left Seat Left Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   SCMJ B154B:11 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   SCMJ B154B:13 Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   SCMJ B154B:2A Third Row Seat Fold Switch:Stuck in Range   GO to Pinpoint Test A   SCMJ B154C:11 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B154C:12 Right Seat Right Motor Speed/Position Sensor:Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B154D:11 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B154D:13 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ B154D:15 Right Seat Right Motor Output:Circuit Short To Battery Or Open   GO to Pinpoint Test C   SCMJ U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A":Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test E   SCMJ U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module:Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test F   SCMJ U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active -Driver Disabled:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test G   SCMJ U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information   GO to Pinpoint Test H   SCMJ U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test I   SCMJ U3003:17 Battery Voltage:Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test J Symptom Chart(s) Symptom Chart: Third Row Seats Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Owners Manual: General Information


    WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle...

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