Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the lock cylinder actuator rod.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lock Cylinder Actuator Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the LH and RH liftgate latch cables.
1. Disconnect the cable conduit.
2. Disconnect the cable.
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting LH And RH Liftgate Latch Cables
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the exterior liftgate handle actuating rod.
1. Open the locking clip.
2. Disconnect the actuating rod.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Exterior Liftgate Handle Actuating Rod
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the liftgate latch actuator electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Liftgate Latch Actuator Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the three liftgate latch remote control nuts.

Fig 5: Removing Three Liftgate Latch Remote Control Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the liftgate latch remote control.
- Transfer parts as necessary.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Liftgate Latch Remote Control
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.