Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel

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

Removal

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

NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

NOTE: Vehicle with heated steering wheel shown others similar.

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

NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SIMA installed. If the current SIMA does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SIMA following the on-screen instructions.

Remove the driver airbag.
Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).

1. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
1. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt and remove the steering wheel.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

NOTE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

NOTE: Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.
Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SIMA following the on-screen instructions.

Removal and Installation - Steering Column Upper Shaft

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)...

Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position, regardless of steering wheel position...

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Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seat Backrest Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar. NOTE: Driver seat with power head restraint shown, other seats similar. Move the front seat to the full upward and forward position...

Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Instrument Panel and Interior Switches Illumination

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 B1314:11 White Lighting (Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test I BCM B1314:15 White Lighting (Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test I BCM B1315:11 Backlighting (Non Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM B1315:15 Backlighting (Non Reflective Controls) Illumination Output: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test C DCME B1170:11 Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J DCMF B1170:11 Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J DCMG B1170:11 Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J DCMH B1170:11 Back Light: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test J DDM B12FF:11 Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test G DDM B12FF:15 Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test G DDM U2010:11 Switch Illumination: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test E DDM U2010:15 Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test E PDM B12FF:11 Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Ground GO to Pinpoint Test H PDM B12FF:15 Rear Door Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test H PDM U2010:11 Switch Illumination: Circuit Short to Ground GO to Pinpoint Test F PDM U2010:15 Switch Illumination: Circuit Short To Battery or Open GO to Pinpoint Test F Symptom Chart Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

Lincoln Aviator. Locking and Unlocking the Doors from Inside

Unlock. Lock.

Locking the Doors

Press the lock switch on the door interior trim panel. The doors can no longer be released using the exterior door handle switches and the luggage compartment locks.