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