Lincoln Aviator: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the appropriate door window control switch.
    Refer to: Driver Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
    Refer to: Passenger Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the front door trim panel upper bolt.
    Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
  1. Remove the front door trim panel lower bolts.
    Torque: 15 lb.in (1.7 Nm)
  1. Release the front door trim panel clips.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Left side


  1. Release the front door latch emergency release cable.
    1. Disengage the front door latch emergency release cable from the front door latch emergency release handle.
    1. Compress the front door latch emergency release cable tabs.
    1. Slide the front door latch emergency release cable out the back.

All vehicles


  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
    1. Lift upward and outward on the front door trim panel.
    1. Disconnect the interior ambient light electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the seat control switch electrical connector.
    1. Disconnect the front door tweeter speaker electrical connector.
    1. If equipped.
      Disconnect the front door mid range speaker electrical connector.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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    Activating Intelligent Access

    The intelligent access key must be within 3 ft (1 m) of the door or luggage compartment you intend to lock or unlock.

    At a Door

    Electronic door handles are on each door. Gently depress the switch inside the exterior door handle to unlock and open the door. An unlock symbol illuminates on the door window trim indicating your vehicle is unlocked.

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