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Lincoln Aviator: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / General Procedures - Finish Panel Repair

Repair

NOTE: Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by following the steps below.

NOTE: Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced.

Clean with a mild soap and water wash, and dry the affected panels.

Apply protective masking to adjacent components.

Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic formulated polishing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with an appropriate foam pad attached.

NOTE: Do not allow the polishing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Thoroughly polish the component.

Reclean with a mild soap and water wash and dry the polished panels.
- If the scratches are repaired return the vehicle.
- If the scratches remain, continue with the following steps.

Choose a sandpaper grit appropriate to the scratch severity.
- For very minor scratches, use a 3 inch 3000 grit sandpaper (obtain locally).
- For minor scratches, use a 3 inch 1000 grit sandpaper (obtain locally).
- For heavier scratches that do not catch a thumb nail when pulled across the scratch, use a 3 inch 800 grit sandpaper (obtain locally).
- For scratches that are too deep to remove with 800 grit sandpaper, install a new component.

NOTICE: Do not remove any more material than necessary or component replacement will be required.
Apply the appropriate sandpaper to a 3 inch Dual Action (D/A) sander and carefully sand the component until all the damage has been removed.

Use progressively finer sandpaper with the 3 inch D/A sander and repeat the process. Finish the sanding with 3000 grit sandpaper.

Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic formulated rubbing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with an appropriate foam pad attached.

NOTE: Do not allow the rubbing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Buff the component until the sanding scratches have been completely removed.

Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic formulated polishing compound (obtain locally) to a 3 inch polisher with an appropriate clean foam pad attached.

NOTE: Do not allow the rubbing compound to dry while polishing the component.
Polish the component until the buffing swirl marks are removed.

Continue polishing the component until the original level of shine is present.

Apply a small amount of clear coat and plastic formulated hand glaze (obtain locally) to a soft and clean shop cloth and hand polish to remove swirl marks left by the 3 inch polisher.

Exterior Trim and Ornamentation

Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Moulding

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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 B11D9:16 Vehicle Battery:Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM B11D9:17 Vehicle Battery:Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Z BCM U0100:87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test A BCM U0121:87 Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test B BCM U0131:87 Lost Communication With Power Steering Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test C BCM U0151:87 Lost Communication With Restraints Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test D BCM U0155:87 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test E BCM U0166:87 Lost Communication With Auxiliary Heater Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test F BCM U0184:87 Lost Communication With Radio:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test G BCM U0198:87 Lost Communication With Telematic Control Module: Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test H BCM U0199:87 Lost Communication With "Door Control Module A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test I BCM U019B:87 Lost Communication With Battery Charger Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test J BCM U0200:87 Lost Communication With "Door Control Module B":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test K BCM U0208:87 Lost Communication With "Seat Control Module A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test L BCM U0212:87 Lost Communication With Steering Column Control Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test M BCM U0230:87 Lost Communication With Rear Gate Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test N BCM U0232:87 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test O BCM U0233:87 Lost Communication With Side Obstacle Detection Control Module "B":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test P BCM U023A:87 Lost Communication With Image Processing Control Module A:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test Q BCM U0252:87 Lost Communication With Lighting Control Module-Rear "B":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test R BCM U0253:87 Lost Communication With Accessory Protocol Interface Module:Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test S BCM U0256:87 Lost Communication With Front Controls Interface Module "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test T BCM U0293:87 Lost Communication With Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module "A":Missing Message GO to Pinpoint Test U BCM U1000:00 Solid State Driver Protection Active:Driver Disabled: No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test V BCM U2005:85 Vehicle Speed:Signal Above Allowable Range GO to Pinpoint Test W BCM U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test X BCM U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Inomplete:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test X BCM U2200:00 Control Module Configuration Memory Corrupt:No Sub Type Information GO to Pinpoint Test X BCM U3000:49 Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure GO to Pinpoint Test AA BCM U3006:16 Control Module Input Power “A”:Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM U3006:17 Control Module Input Power “A”:Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Z BCM U3006:1C Control Module Input Power “A”:Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM U3006:1C Control Module Input Power “A”:Circuit Voltage Out of Range GO to Pinpoint Test Z BCM U3007:16 Control Module Input Power "B":Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM U3007:17 Control Module Input Power "B":Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Z BCM U3013:16 Control Module Input Power "C":Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM U3013:17 Control Module Input Power "C":Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Z BCM U3014:16 Control Module Input Power "D":Circuit Voltage Below Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Y BCM U3014:17 Control Module Input Power "D":Circuit Voltage Above Threshold GO to Pinpoint Test Z Symptom Chart Symptom Chart: Multifunction Electronic Modules Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...

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