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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Brake Booster Replacement -> Aviator -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Escape -> Excursion & F-Super Duty -> Ranger -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Aviator

Refer to. Fig. , and remove components in sequence illustrated. Use new nuts when installing brake booster.

Excursion & F-Super Duty

  • Remove air cleaner housing, if required.
  • Remove brake master cylinder attaching nuts.
  • Position brake master cylinder aside.
  • Disconnect booster vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect power distribution box auxiliary relay and set aside.
  • Remove fuse panel cover.
  • Remove brake pedal position switch self-locking pin.
  • Remove brake pedal position switch and brake booster pushrod from brake pedal pin.
  • Remove power brake booster nuts.
  • Remove power brake booster.
  • Reve...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
    • Torque flange bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 14 ft. lbs.

Rear

One P...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

The optional TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) has the ability to monitor the air pressure of all five tires. The tire-mounted pressure sensors transmit signals to the TPMS module by using the valve stem as an antenna. These transmissions are sent approximately every 30 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph....

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

  • With vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist.
  • Disconnect battery.
  • Remove bolts and then lower fan shroud.
  • Remove cooling fan clutch.
  • Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise, then position accessory drive belt aside.
  • Remove alternator bracket bolts.
  • Remove alternator bracket nuts.
  • Release wiring harness locator from alternator bracket.
  • Remove alternator B+ terminal nut.
  • Release alternator electrical con...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2003-05 Aviator -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Reset

If tire pressure is severely low or high the Message Center will display a Warning Tire Very Low, Check Tire Pressure or Check Spare Tire Pressure warning. After correcting tire pressure, proceed as follows:

  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • With the Warning Check Tire Pressure warning displayed, depress the Message Center RESET button to clear the warning message.
  • The Warning Check Tire Pressure or Check Spare Tire Pressure message will reappear every 10 minutes after message has been cleared until the tire pressure condition has been corrected.

Relearn

Tire pressur...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater out...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Always use square drive tool in hole in tensioner to move tensioner. Never pry on tensioner pulley. When releasing drive belt tensioner, never allow tensioner to snap back. Damage to tensioner or pers...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Lincoln Aviator  4.6 V8 GASSeat Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Memory Seat Module
  • Power Seat Motor
  • Climate Controlled Seat Module
  • Seat Track Position Sensor
  • Connector 314
  • Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Lincoln Aviator  4.6 V8 GASInstrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Glove Box Lamp
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Main Light Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Lincoln Aviator  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Capacitor
  • Accessory Delay Relay
  • Audio Unit
  • 2003 Lincoln Aviator  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS
    Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Sticking, Binding
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
  • Document: UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS - LEAK / GREASE OIL SEPARATION - AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Lincoln Aviator 4.6 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Lincoln Aviator AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Lincoln Aviator cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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