Lincoln Nautilus: Storing Your Vehicle / Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
- We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
- Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt or
grease film build-up on window surfaces.
- Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
- Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage such as mice or squirrel nests.
- Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected during
storage.
- Check tire pressures and set tire inflation
per the Tire Label.
- Check brake pedal operation. Drive your
vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and forth to
remove rust build-up.
- Check fluid levels (including coolant, oil
and gas) to make sure there are no leaks,
and fluids are at recommended levels.
- If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have any
concerns or issues.
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, the following maintenance
recommendations ensures your vehicle stays
in good operating condition...
Other information:
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).
Remove the lower rear bumper cover.
Remove the rivets.
Release the tabs.
Separate the lower rear bumper cover from the center rear bumper cover.
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Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Both doors
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
The front door removed for clarity.
Remove the front door watershield.
Remove the grommet.
Release the..