Lincoln Aviator: Towing
WARNING: If your vehicle has
self-leveling air suspension, you must
switch the system off before carrying out
any maintenance or repair. Failure to follow
this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death...
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the limit
of your vehicle and could result in
engine damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the interior front door release switch
Release the wiring harness routing clips...
The body consists of the following:
Front bumper constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear bumper constructed of Boron and HSLA ultra high-strength steels
Front frame rails constructed of high-strength aluminum
Rear frame rails constructed of Boron ultra high-strength steel
Fender reinforcement tube constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 800 high-strength steel
Cast aluminum fender apron assembly
Liftgate outer panel constructed of mild steel
Body structure constructed of Boron, Dual Phase (DP) and high-strength steels
Roof panel reinforcements constructed of Dual Phase (DP) 600 and mild steel
Bolted, removable front fenders, hinged doors and hood
Bodyside outer panels constructed of mild steel
Steel hood hinges
Mastic pads used on floor pan for sound deadening
Front End Panel Margining
NOTE:
Margining specifications apply to left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) side of the vehicle unless stated...