Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the aft front door glass run and bracket.
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Remove the bolts from the aft front door glass run and bracket.
Torque:
93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)
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Remove the aft front door glass run and bracket.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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Disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector.
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Release the wiring harness routing clips and position the wiring harness aside.
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement adhesive tape cover.
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Remove the exterior front door handle and the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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Remove the exterior front door handle gaskets.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the power door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove both the headlamps.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Remove the Horn assembly.
Refer to: Horn (413-06 Horn, Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Vise
Vise Jaw Protectors
Removal
RH and LH timing chains
NOTICE:
During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is
extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material
created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages,
coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure...