Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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 article.
Disconnect the liftgate latch remote control actuating rods.
1. Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2. Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.

Fig 1: Liftgate Latch Remote Control Actuating Rods

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate handle actuating rod.

Fig 2: Liftgate Handle Actuating Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1. If equipped, disconnect the liftgate latch actuator electrical connector.
2. Release the liftgate window latch ajar switch wiring harness locator.

Fig 3: Liftgate Latch Actuator Electrical Connector & Wiring Harness Locator

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the screw, the 2 nuts and the liftgate latch remote control assembly.
- To install, tighten the nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the screw to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

Fig 4: Liftgate Latch Remote Control Assembly & Fasteners

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer all necessary components.