Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
- Remove the safety seat tether anchors. For additional information, refer to CHILD SAFETY SEAT TETHER ANCHOR .
- Remove the 3 headliner pin-type retainers and lower the headliner to access the liftgate electrical connectors and the rear washer union.
- Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness electrical connector located under the left rear of the headliner.
- Release the wiring harness locator and position the harness outside of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the rear washer hose union located under the left rear of the headliner.
- Release the rear washer hose grommet and position outside of the vehicle.
- Remove the 2 liftgate struts from the liftgate.
- Remove the 2 spring retainers.
- With a wax pencil, mark the position of each hinge and remove the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
- Remove the liftgate.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Plug washer hose after disconnecting. Failure to do so will result in damage to headliner due to fluid leakage.
NOTE:
Support the liftgate before removing the liftgate struts. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
NOTE:
To minimize the possibility of the cross threading, hand-start all fasteners during the installation.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the liftgate, this step requires an assistant.