Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / 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.

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

   NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SECM installed. If the current SECM 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 SECM following the on-screen instructions.
   

1. 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.
   

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

1. Remove the steering column shrouds.
   Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the clockspring electrical connectors.
   

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

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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.
   

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

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SECM following the on-screen instructions and INSTALL as-built data from PTS for the SASM, following the diagnostic scan tool instructions under Module Programming>As-Built.
   

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

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the following service routines in the order shown, following the on-screen instructions.
   
   1. Steering Wheel Angle Trim.
      
   2. Steering Motor Angle Trim.
      

1. Check and if necessary adjust front toe.
   Refer to: Front Toe Adjustment - Vehicles With: Adaptive Steering (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, General Procedures).