Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Hood Strut. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Open the hood.
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NOTICE:
Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure
to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
NOTICE:
Use the correct service parts when replacing the
hood struts. The hood struts are not interchangeable and using the
incorrect service part will result in damage to components.
Release the clips and remove the struts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate window glass.
Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the fuel tank.
Refer to: Fuel Tank (310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the EVAP quick connect coupling.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00)
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-142
(T80T-4000-J)
Installer, Differential Bearing Cone
205-149
(T80T-4000-R)
Installer, Spindle Bearing
205-150
(T80T-4000-S)
Installer, Spindle Bearing
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
303-1663Installer, VDOP Seal
307-399Alignment Pins, Transmission Fluid PumpTKIT-2002N-DEWTKIT-2..