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

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.
    1. 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).

    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...

    Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components

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    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 B11C4:23 Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1219:11 Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B12E8:23 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B144C:23 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low   GO to Pinpoint Test C   BCM B1495:11 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:49 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   BCM B1495:55 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test P   RGTM B12E8:11 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test C   RGTM B144D:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144E:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B144F:79 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1451:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1452:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1452:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test A   RGTM B1453:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1454:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1454:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B1455:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test G   RGTM B145D:11 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:12 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B145D:13 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test D   RGTM B1495:02 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1495:08 Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures   GO to Pinpoint Test J   RGTM B1515:77 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1515:97 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1555:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1556:29 Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:11 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:12 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM B1557:13 Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B14:11 Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM C1B15:11 Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A2F:4B Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM P0A35:4B Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature   GO to Pinpoint Test B   RGTM U0101:87 Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test K   RGTM U0140:87 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test L   RGTM U0294:87 Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message   GO to Pinpoint Test M   RGTM U201A:55 Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U2300:56 Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure   GO to Pinpoint Test Q   RGTM U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test N   RGTM U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold   GO to Pinpoint Test O Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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