Removal and Installation

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Disconnect the two rear window defrost grid electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Two Rear Window Defrost Grid Electrical Connectors
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Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm.
1. Lift the pivot arm nut cover.
2. Disconnect the rear window washer hose.
3. Remove the nut.
4. Remove the pivot arm.
Fig 2: Removing Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm
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Remove the rubber grommet.

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Grommet
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Remove the screw covers.

Fig 4: Removing Screw Covers
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Remove the screws and the liftgate handle.

Fig 5: Removing Screws And Liftgate Handle
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Remove all of the liftgate interior trim panels.

Fig 6: Removing All Of Liftgate Interior Trim Panels
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Disconnect the washer hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Washer Hose
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Disconnect the lock rod.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Lock Rod
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Disconnect the latch rod.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Latch Rod
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Remove the six nuts.

Fig 10: Removing Six Nuts
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Remove the liftgate exterior molding.

Fig 11: Removing Liftgate Exterior Molding
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Remove the rear wiper motor.
1. Remove the three rear wiper motor bolts.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Rear Wiper Motor
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Remove the 16 nuts.

Fig 13: Removing Nuts
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With the aid of an assistant, remove the liftgate glass from the liftgate.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Seal the liftgate glass assembly with 4-mm (0.16-in) bead of foam core butyl or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M4GB45-A.