Lincoln Aviator: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Front Bumper
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper energy absorber.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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With the help of assistant.
Remove the bolts and the front bumper.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the front driveshaft.
Refer to: Front Driveshaft (205-01 Driveshaft, Removal and Installation).
Drain the front differential fluid.
Refer to: Differential Draining and Filling (205-03 Front Drive Axle/Differential, General Procedures)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
307-625Fixture, Bench MountingTKIT-2008ET-FLMTKIT-2008ET-ROW
307-746Remover, Transmission Wiring Harness Connector
Transmission Jack
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Wooden Block
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Removal
NOTE:
If removing the main control valve body harness only it is
not necessary to remove the transmission case harness, refer to the Main
Control Valve Body Harness steps...