Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Vehicle Dynamics Control Module (VDM)
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTICE:
Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the luggage compartment floor covering.
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Release the clips and remove the luggage compartment side trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the VDM.
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Disconnect the VDM electrical connectors.
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Remove the retainers and the VDM.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Calibrate the VDM. Connect the scan tool and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool directions.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
System Operation
System Diagram - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Item
Description
1
RCM
2
Ignition Switch
3
GWM
4
Driver Seatbelt Buckle Switch
5
Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Switch
6
RHFront Impact Severity Sensor
7
Driver Door Side Impact Sensor
8
Driver C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
9
Passenger Belt Tension Sensor (BTS)
10
Passenger Seat Position Sensor
11
Driver Seat Position Sensor
12
APIM
13
Passenger Door Side Impact Sensor
14
BCM
15
Driver Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
16
Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
17
LH Front Impact Severity Sensor
18
OCSM
19
Center Second Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
20
Passenger C-Pillar Side Impact Sensor
21
Driver Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
22
Passenger Third Row Seatbelt Buckle Switch
23
IPC
Item
Description
1
Passenger Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner
2
Driver Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner
3
Driver Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner
4
Passenger Side Curtain Airbag
5
Driver Side Curtain Airbag
6
Passenger Side Airbag
7
Driver Side Airbag
8
Passenger Airbag (Stages 1 and 2)
9
Driver Airbag (Stages 1 and 2)
10
RCM
11
BCM
12
Passenger Seatbelt Adaptive Load Limiter
13
Passenger Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner
14
Passenger Load Limiting Retractor
15
Passenger Airbag Vent (if equipped)
16
Passenger Knee Airbag
17
Driver Knee Airbag
18
Driver Second Row Seatbelt Retractor
19
Passenger Second Row Seatbelt Retractor
Network Message Chart - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Module Network Input Messages - RCM
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
eCall confirmation
APIM
Used for SYNC® 911 Assist™ operation...
System Operation
System Diagram - Gauges
Gas
Item
Description
1
IPC
2
GWM
3
PCM
4
Fuel pump and sender unit
5
Virtual gauges
6
AWD
7
Speedometer
8
Tachometer
9
Temperature
10
Fuel
11
AWD module
Hybrid
Item
Description
1
GWM
2
PCM
3
Fuel pump and sender unit
4
Speedometer
5
Tachometer
6
Temperature
7
Fuel
8
High-level
9
IPC
10
BECM
11
Hybrid gauges
12
Battery gauge (PHEV, except China)
Network Message Chart - Gauges, Gas
Module Network Input Messages - IPC
Broadcast Message
Originating Module
Message Purpose
AWD wheel lock display
AWD module
Input used for the AWD gauge...