Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Opening Seal
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the cowl panel.
Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the components before removal.
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Push the cone into the rubber boot.
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Move the rubber boot aside to gain access to the steering column opening seal retainers.
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NOTE:
Use a 1/4 inch drive wobble extension.
Remove the steering column opening seal retainers.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Remove the rubber boot.
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Remove the steering column opening seal.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the
steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column
internal sensor may result...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B11C4:23
Boot/Trunk Close Button: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1219:11
Interior Boot/Trunk Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B12E8:23
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B144C:23
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Outer Handle Switch: Signal Stuck Low
GO to Pinpoint Test C
BCM
B1495:11
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:49
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
BCM
B1495:55
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test P
RGTM
B12E8:11
Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test C
RGTM
B144D:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 1: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144E:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 2: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B144F:79
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Driver Motor: Mechanical Linkage Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1451:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Centering Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1452:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1452:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Release Actuator: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test A
RGTM
B1453:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1454:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1454:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Left Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B1455:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Right Pinch Strip: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test G
RGTM
B145D:11
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:12
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B145D:13
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Power Cinch Striker Motor: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test D
RGTM
B1495:02
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:General Signal Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1495:08
Hands Free Liftgate/Decklid Input Sensor:Bus Signal/Message Failures
GO to Pinpoint Test J
RGTM
B1515:77
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Commanded Position Not Reachable
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1515:97
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk:Component Or System Operation Obstructed Or Blocked
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1555:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 4: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1556:29
Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Position Sensor 3: Signal Invalid
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:11
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:12
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Short To Battery
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
B1557:13
Power Liftgate/Decklid Driver Motor 2: Circuit Open
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B14:11
Sensor Supply Voltage A: Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
C1B15:11
Sensor Supply Voltage B:Circuit Short To Ground
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A2F:4B
Drive Motor "A" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
P0A35:4B
Drive Motor "B" Over Temperature:Over Temperature
GO to Pinpoint Test B
RGTM
U0101:87
Lost Communication with TCM: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test K
RGTM
U0140:87
Lost Communication With Body Control Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test L
RGTM
U0294:87
Lost Communication With Powertrain Control Monitor Module: Missing Message
GO to Pinpoint Test M
RGTM
U201A:55
Control Module Main Calibration Data:Not Configured
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U2300:56
Central Configuration:Invalid/Incompatible Configuration
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3000:49
Control Module:Internal Electronic Failure
GO to Pinpoint Test Q
RGTM
U3003:16
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test N
RGTM
U3003:17
Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
GO to Pinpoint Test O
Symptom Chart
Symptom Chart: Power Liftgate
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-050
(T70P-6000)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-F070Support Bar, EngineTKIT-1999A-F/LTTKIT-1999A-FM/FLM
Removal
NOTE:
AWD shown, RWD similar.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...