Lincoln Nautilus: Vehicle Care / Cleaning the Interior
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
WARNING: Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or instrument
panel to avoid contamination of the airbag
system.
We recommend that you only clean the
instrument panel and cluster lens with a
damp soft cloth. Dry the area with a clean,
soft cloth.
For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.
Note: Avoid cleaners or polishes that
increase the gloss of the upper portion of
the instrument panel. The dull finish in this
area helps protect you from undesirable
windshield reflection.
Cleaning Plastic
We recommend that you only use a mild
soap and water solution on a soft cloth. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning Displays and Screens
We recommend that you only use a
microfiber cloth in a circular motion to clean
off the fingerprint or dust.
If dirt or fingerprints are still on the screen,
apply a small amount of alcohol to the cloth
and try to clean it again.
Note: Do not pour or spray alcohol onto the
touchscreen.
Note: Do not use detergent or any type of
solvent to clean the touchscreen.
Cleaning Leather and Vinyl
We recommend that you only clean the
leather and vinyl surfaces in the following
way:
- Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
- Make sure the leather is dry, then apply
a small amount of conditioner to a clean,
dry cloth.
- Rub the conditioner into the leather until
it disappears. Allow the conditioner to
dry, then repeat the process for the entire
interior. If a film appears, wipe it off with
a dry, clean cloth.
- For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.
Cleaning Fabric Seats and Headliners
WARNING: On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the side
airbag system and affect performance of
the side airbag in a crash.
We recommend that you only clean the fabric
seats and headliners in the following way:
- Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
- For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a ring
forms on the fabric, clean the entire area
immediately, but do not oversaturate or the
ring could set.
Cleaning Carpets and Floor Mats
We recommend that you only clean your
carpets in the following way:
- Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
- For additional information and assistance,
we recommend that you contact an
authorized dealer.
For heavy stains, spot clean the area. If a ring
forms on the fabric, clean the entire area
immediately, but do not oversaturate or the
ring could set.
We recommend that you only clean your
floor mats in the following way:
- Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wash rubber floor mats using mild soap
and lukewarm or cold water.
- Completely dry the floor mat before
placing them back in your vehicle.
Cleaning Seatbelts
WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
- Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning Storage Compartments
- Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution. Dry
the area with a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning Moonroof Tracks
- Remove debris from the tracks with a
vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the bulb seal and mating painted
roof metal surface with a soft, damp cloth
and a mild soap and water solution.
Wax the high-gloss painted surface of your
prewashed vehicle once or twice a year.
We recommend that you only use an
approved quality wax that does not contain
abrasives...
Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to
match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle
color code is printed on a sticker on the front,
left-hand side door jamb...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
100-001
(T50T-100-A)
Slide Hammer
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock 262TA-26
WSK-M2G351-A6
Repair
All core plugs
NOTE:
Cylinder block core plug shown, cylinder head core plug similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
Disconnect the battery ground cable anytime the
steering linkage is being serviced or damage to the steering gear may
occur resulting in steering gear replacement...