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 liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
- Remove the reversing lamp assembly. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .
- Disconnect the liftgate actuator electrical connector.
- Release the wiring harness locator.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
- Remove the nuts and the license plate housing.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.