Lincoln Navigator: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Power Running Board (PRB) Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

NOTE: The power running board motor and drive bracket are serviced as an assembly.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   • Disconnect the PRB motor electrical connector.
     
   • Disconnect the PRB lamp electrical connector.
     
   • Detach the retainer and position aside the harness.
     

1. Disconnect the PRB lamp harness retainers and position aside the harness.
   

1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   NOTE: Support the running board with a jack stand.

   1. Disconnect the electrical connection.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   2. Remove the running board mounting screws.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. 1. Remove the torque rod mounting screw.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   2. Remove the hinge mounting nuts.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

1. 1. Disengage the motor drive shaft from the torque rod .
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
   2. Remove the motor and bracket assembly.
      Torque: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.