Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Service Manual / Chassis / Steering System / Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel

Lincoln Aviator: Steering Column / Removal and Installation - Steering Wheel

Removal

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

NOTE: Make sure the steering wheel and the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.

NOTE: Vehicle with heated steering wheel shown others similar.

  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    NOTE: The PMI process must begin with the current SIMA installed. If the current SIMA does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SIMA following the on-screen instructions.
  1. Remove the driver airbag.
    Refer to: Driver Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
    1. Disconnect the steering wheel electrical connector.
    1. Remove and discard the steering wheel bolt and remove the steering wheel.
      Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
  1. NOTE: Make sure the clockspring rotor does not rotate.

    NOTE: Make sure the clockspring pins are not bent or damaged.

    Tape the clockspring rotor to the outer housing to keep it from rotating.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the SIMA following the on-screen instructions.

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