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Liftgate Trim Panel: Removal

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  1. Remove the interior liftgate handle trim covers.
    Fig 1: Removing Interior Liftgate Handle Trim Covers
    G01544070Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the interior liftgate handle.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Remove the interior liftgate handle.
      Fig 2: Removing Interior Liftgate Handle
      G01544071Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the pushpins.
    NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Pushpins
    G01544072Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the lower interior liftgate trim panel.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Interior Liftgate Trim Panel
    G01544073Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the upper and side interior liftgate trim panels.
    1. Release the upper interior liftgate trim panel.
    2. Slide the upper and side interior liftgate trim panel assembly toward the front of the vehicle to release.
      Fig 5: Removing Upper And Side Interior Liftgate Trim Panels
      G01544074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Separate the interior liftgate side trim panels from the upper trim panel.