Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the screw covers, screws and the assist handle.

Fig 1: Removing Screw Covers, Screws And Assist Handle
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The lower liftgate trim panel must be removed before the upper liftgate trim panel.

Remove the upper and lower liftgate trim panels.
- Remove the two pin-type retainers.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.