The Aviator, which debuted last year, is (like the Mercury Mountaineer) based on the Explorer, Ford’s bestselling, mid-size 16-foot SUV. Although the Lincoln derivative is fundamentally the same as the others, there are a number of significant differences. Lincoln ditched the Explorer’s steering rack in favor of variable-assist and variable-ratio steering gear. The shocks and springs are also exclusive to the Aviator, and its interior is very much Lincoln, being swathed in fine leather, satin nickel, and burled walnut. The second row comes as either a three-passenger bench or with two outboard seats and a center console. There’s just one engine available, a 4.6-liter, DOHC 32-valve V-8 that produces 302 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. And the standard five-speed automatic transmission is the best Ford slushbox we’ve ever sampled. For 2004, a tire-pressure monitor is standard, and roll-stability control is optional.
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WIRING INFORMATION: 2003 Lincoln Aviator WIRE WIRE COLOR WIRE LOCATION 12V CONSTANT WIRE YELLOW Ignition Harness STARTER WIRE DK.GREEN Ignition Harness IGNITION WIRE RED/LT. GREEN Ignition Harness ACCESSORY WIRE GRAY/YELLOW Ignition Harness POWER DOOR LOCK (-) PINK/YELLOW Harness In Driver’s Kick Panel POWER DOOR UNLOCK (-) PINK/LT. GREEN Harness In Driver’s Kick Panel • The factory module that controls the door locks shuts down to conserve power. When installing an aftermarket keyless entry system, hook up dome light supervision and program the aftermarket system for a double-pulse unlock to “wake up” the module and unlock the doors. PARKING LIGHTS (+) BROWN Headlight Switch DOOR TRIGGER (+) BLACK/LT. BLUE Harness In Driver’s Kick Panel or Courtesy Light Under Dash DOME LIGHT SUPERVISION USE DOOR TRIGGER REAR HATCH TRIGGER COMMON WITH DOORS REAR HATCH RELEASE (+) PURPLE/YELLOW OEM Read the rest of this entry »

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1 – Door Removing and installing Door, removing and installing 2 – Lock cylinder housing Remove Lock cylinder housing, removing 3 – Door handle with base Removing and installing Door handle, removing and installing 4 – Cover cap 5 – Bolt 20 Nm Insert with locking fluid D 185 400 A2 6 – Lock plate 7 – Bolt 20 Nm 8 – Locking button Removing and installing Locking knob for release rod, removing and installing 9 – Locking button 10 – Boots 11 – Door lock Removing and installing Door lock, removing and installing 12 – Bowden cable 13 – Interior release handle 14 – Bolt 20 Nm Read the rest of this entry »

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Removal All Vehicles
1. Remove the rear door interior trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
2. Remove the access hole watershield.
3. Reconnect the window regulator and window switch electrical connectors and position the front door window to access the glass clamp bolt.
4. Disconnect the window regulator and window switch electrical connectors
5. Loosen the window glass clamp bolt.
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Removal Procedure
Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Caution in Cautions and Notices. Before beginning the repair, refer to Metal Panel Bonding for proper adhesive applicator preparations and general information.
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The installation of the replacement door handles are for persons with advanced auto-body skills and it is recommended to have them professionally installed.
Pre-installation Preparation
Step 1: Verify kit contents.
Step 2: Remove protective wrapping from inserts and place on a non-abrasive surface.
Step 3: Remove the door handles from the box.
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Deadbolt – Rear Door
1 Tape the REAR DOOR BRACKET TEMPLATE to the inside of the right rear door as shown in Fig. 1.
2 Carefully mark the hole locations with a center punch and drill holes as indicated on the template.
3 Using a metal cutting jigsaw cut away the area indicated by the dashed lines on the template.
4 Tape the DOOR JAMB TEMPLATE to the door as shown in Fig. 2.
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DEADBOLT – REAR AND SIDE DOOR
1 Tape the DOOR MOUNTING TEMPLATE to the door as shown in
2 Carefully mark the hole locations with a center punch and drill as indicated on
3 the template.
4 Tape the DOOR JAMB TEMPLATE to the door as shown in Fig. 2.
5 Mark the hole location with a center punch. Drill a 1/4” pilot hole and then enlarge it with a step drill to 3/4”. This will insure a clean and accurate hole.
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2003 – 2005 model year Matrix vehicles produced BEFORE or AFTER the VIN shown below. Part numbers vary based on Matrix vehicles produced before or after the VIN (refer to the Parts Information table in this TSB). Front Doors Repair Procedure Refer to steps 1 – 6 in the Technical Information System (TIS): 2003, 2004, or 2005 model year Matrix Repair Manual: Engine Hood/Door: Front Door: Overhaul.
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2004 BODY & ACCESSORIES Body System – Exterior – Freestar Remove:
1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, Refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL .
2. Position the watershield aside.
3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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