Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Steering Column / General Procedures - Steering Wheel Cover Repair

Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / General Procedures - Steering Wheel Cover Repair

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Instant Gel Adhesive TA-19-C	WSS-M2G401-B5

Repair

NOTE: If re-adhering leather to the front side of the steering wheel only, it will not be necessary to remove the steering wheel. Steering wheel removal is necessary only when repairing loose leather on the backside of the steering wheel.
If necessary, remove the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).

Position the loose leather out of the way.

NOTE: Avoid sanding the grooved area, if applicable.
Sand steering wheel structure intended to be adhered.

NOTE: Avoid applying adhesive in the grooved area, if applicable
Apply the specified adhesive evenly over the wheel area to be adhered.
Material: Motorcraft® Instant Gel Adhesive / TA-19-C (WSS-M2G401-B5)

Position the loose leather back into the original position.

NOTE: The adhesive should be completely set after 5 minutes. Do not pull on the repair area.
Smooth the leather and tuck in for neat appearance.

Apply pressure (for at least 30 seconds) until the leather is bonded to the wheel.

If removed, install the steering wheel.
Refer to: Steering Wheel (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).

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Emergency Locking

Each door has a backup power system which allows the door to function if your vehicle has no power. The system has a limited number of operations before the power is depleted and turns off. When the system turns off, the door remains open and unlatched and does not close.

If your vehicle has no power and the backup power system is turned off, you can close and secure your vehicle by manually resetting each door latch using a key in the position shown.