Lincoln Aviator: Vehicle Dynamic Suspension / Removal and Installation - Air Suspension Compressor
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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If installing a new air suspension compressor, connect
the scan tool and upload the module configuration information from the SUMA.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
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Depressurize the air suspension system.
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Remove the RH front fender splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Position the air suspension compressor assembly.
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NOTE:
The lower retainer is located toward the front of the vehicle. Limited accessibility.
Remove the retainers.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Position the air suspension compressor assembly down and out of the fender.
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Support the air suspension compressor assembly using mechanics wire.
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Disconnect the air suspension control module electrical connector.
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NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
NOTE:
Air lines are color coded and must be installed in the same location from which there were removed.
Disconnect the air suspension compressor assembly air lines and remove the air suspension compressor assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When installing a new air suspension compressor, it must
be configured (using vehicle as-built data or module configuration
information retrieved earlier in this procedure). Refer to the scan tool
instructions to carry out PMI.
Refer to: Module Configuration - System Operation and Component Description (418-01 Module Configuration, Description and Operation).
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Calibrate the suspension system. Connect the scan tool
and carry out the Ride Height Calibration routine. Follow the scan tool
directions.
Pressure release
Assemble the following items:
Shut off valve
Pressure regulator with gauge
R-134a low side refrigerant line fitting
Air line male quick connect fitting
Position the vehicle on a hoist...
Removal
WARNING:
Vent all air pressure from the air suspension system prior
to disconnecting or removing any air suspension components. It is
dangerous to remove air suspension components while under pressure...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
6.5 mm Drill Bit
Scraper for Straight Edges
Polydrive Bit Socket
Rivet Gun
Belt Sander
Torx Bit Socket
Hot Air Gun
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Flexible Foam Repair3M™ 08463, LORD Fusor® 121
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Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard...
WARNING: Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion
or other physical conditions. The heated
seat could cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods of time...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints
in the vehicle are combination lap and
shoulder belts.
Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the direction
the tongue is coming from) until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure that
you securely fasten the tongue in the
buckle.

To unfasten, press the release button
and remove the tongue from the buckle.
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