Lincoln Aviator: Information and Entertainment System - General Information / Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM]

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

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

  1. Position the park aid switch out, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the park aid switch assembly.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Remove the screws
  1. Release the clips and position the center instrument panel trim forward.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the center instrument panel trim.
  1. Remove the floor console.
    Refer to: Floor Console (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
  1. Release the clips and position down the LH instrument panel steering column trim panel.
  1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the lower center instrument panel trim panel.
  1. Release the clips and remove the TRCM bezel.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. Remove the screws, disconnect the electrical connector and remove the TRCM.
  1. Remove the screws and the center instrument panel bracket.
    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the screws and the APIM.
    Torque: 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. If a new APIM is being installed, program the APIM to the correct software level.
    Refer to: SYNC Module [APIM] Programming (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, General Procedures).

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    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. All vehicles Remove the LH loadspace trim panel. Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...

    Removal and Installation - SYNC Module [APIM] to Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port Cable

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...

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    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seatbelt Retractor and Pretensioner


    Removal   WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

    Lincoln Aviator 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Parameter Identification (PID) Chart


      Diagnostic PID Chart PID Acronym PID Name Description APP APP sensor   APP APP1 APP sensor 1 APP 1 AST Time Since Start Time (in seconds) since the vehicle was started CLRDIST Distance since DTC cleared Distance driven since PCM DTCs were cleared ECT TCM   ECT TCM Engine coolant temperature data provided to the TCM ENGLOAD Engine Load Engine load calculated by PCM ETC_ACT Electronic Throttle Control Actual Electronic Throttle Control Actual calculated by PCM FOOT_BRAKE Foot Brake - Foot brake state used by strategy Foot brake state used by strategy calculated by PCM GEAR_CMD Gear Commanded by Module PCM commanded transmission gear GEAR_ENGAGED Transmission Gear Engaged Transmission Gear Engaged GEAR_OSC# Gear Commanded by Output State Control Output state control commanded gear ISS_A_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -A- Quality Factor ISS_A_RAW Intermediate Speed -A- Raw Intermediate Speed -A- Raw ISS_B_RAW Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw Intermediate Shaft Speed -B- Raw ISS_B_QF Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor -B- Quality Factor LINEDSD# Line Pressure Control Desired Commanded line pressure MIL_DIS The distance travelled since the (MIL) was activated The distance travelled since the MIL was activated OSS_QF Transmission Output Shaft Speed Sensor Quality Factor Fault status for the OSS sensor OSS_RAW Output Shaft Speed - Raw Actual speed of the OSS sensor (rpm) PCA Pressure Control Solenoid A   LPC PCA AMP# Pressure Control Solenoid A   LPC PCA_F Pressure Control Solenoid A Status   LPC PWRT_FUNCMON_A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A PWRT_FUNCMON_B Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A Powertrain Secondary Monitor/Performance Fault A REALTIME Total time (ECU) has been active ECU Time running RPM_TCM Engine Revolutions Per Minute Engine rpm input to TCM SHFT_DROP Shift RPM Drop in Input Shaft Speed Below Expected Shift rpm drop in input shaft speed below expected SHFT_FLRE Shift RPM Rise in Input Shaft Speed Above Expected Shift rpm rise in input shaft speed above expected SHFT_ID Shift Identification of Shift (PID)s Lag, Time, Flare and Drop Shift identification of shift PIDs lag, time, flare and drop SHFT_LAG Shift Time Elapsed From 10% to 90% of Complete Actual time during shift between 10% and 90% complete SHFT_TIME Shift Time Elapsed From Commanded to 10% Complete Shift time 0% to 10% complete SNOWPLW_CFG Snowplow as configured in the (PCM)...

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    Activating Intelligent Access

    The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

    At a Door

    Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

    Lincoln Aviator. Activating Intelligent Access

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