Lincoln Aviator: Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) - Vehicles With: Phone as a Key / Removal and Installation - Bluetooth Liftgate Antenna
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bluetooth liftgate antenna.
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Disconnect the bluetooth liftgate antenna electrical connector.
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Release the bluetooth liftgate antenna clip.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Using the diagnostic scan tool, carry out the remote function actuator (RFA) module self test.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand side shown, right hand side similar.
Remove the rear bumper cover...
Other information:
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Overview
The PATS
deters the vehicle from theft by preventing the vehicle from starting
unless a valid programmed key is detected inside the vehicle when the
START/STOP button is pressed.
The PATS does not disable an already running vehicle.
Backup Starting
NOTE:
There are certain areas within the vehicle where the
passive key may not be detected and the message center displays No Key
Detected...