Lincoln Navigator: Full Frame and Body Mounting / Trailer Hitch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector, disengage the
retainers from trailer hitch and position aside the wiring harness.
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Remove the trailer hitch bolts.
Torque:
203 lb.ft (275 Nm)
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Remove the trailer hitch retainers.
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Remove the trailer hitch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Grinder
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Locking Pliers
Removal
Restore the vehicle to manufacturer's dimensions if required...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 3...
Leak detection
Review next note for important refrigerant system dye information.
NOTE:
Fluorescent refrigerant system dye is added to the
refrigerant system at the factory to assist in refrigerant system leak
diagnosis using a Rotunda-approved UV
lamp...