Lincoln Aviator: Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
Release the clips and remove the instrument panel side trim panel...
Other information:
WARNING: Vehicle modifications
involving braking system, aftermarket roof
racks, suspension, steering system, tire
construction and wheel and tire size may
change the handling characteristics of your
vehicle and may adversely affect the
performance of the electronic stability
control system...
Inspection
Remove the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 3.0L EcoBoost, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter motor drive gear
and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal,
then install the starter motor...