Item 4: Liftgate Bolt Installation Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
To minimize the possibility of cross threading, hand start all fasteners during installation.
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
- With the aid of an assistant install the bolts and align hinges to previously made alignment marks and tighten.