Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Vehicles with power liftgate shown, vehicles without power liftgate similar.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Liftgate With Torque Specifications

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Item	Part Number	Description
1	N806738-S	Liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts (4 required)
2	42900	Liftgate hinge LH
3	42900	Liftgate hinge RH
4	-	Power liftgate rod-to-power liftgate nut
5	-	Power liftgate rod nut cover
6	W706307-S	Liftgate strut stud (2 required)
7	406A10	Liftgate strut (2 required)
8	-	Power liftgate rod
9	N801193-S	Liftgate hinge-to-body nut (4 required)
10	W712801-S	Liftgate wedge bolt (2 required)
11	78404B04	Liftgate wedge
12	W710139-S	Liftgate locator bolt (2 required)
13	1240174-5	Liftgate locator RH
14	W710139-S	Liftgate locator bolt (2 required)
15	1240174-4	Liftgate locator LH
16	40400	Liftgate assembly
17	-	Liftgate electrical connector
18	-	Washer fluid hose
19	W706307-S	Liftgate strut stud (2 required)

Open the liftgate.
Position the top and sides of the liftgate opening weatherstrip aside.
Position the D-pillar trim panels aside.

CAUTION: Use care to avoid bending or crimping the headliner.

Remove the pin-type retainers from the rear of the headliner.
Lower the rear of the headliner to gain access to the electrical connectors.
Disconnect the electrical connectors and routing clips.

Fig 2: Locating Electrical Connectors & Routing Clips

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Disconnect the rear washer fluid hose routing.

Fig 3: Locating Rear Washer Fluid Hose Routing

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If equipped, disconnect the power liftgate rod-to-power liftgate.
- Remove the power liftgate strut nut.
  - To install, tighten to 11 N.m (8 lb-ft).
- Remove the strut from the liftgate.

Fig 4: Identifying Strut From Liftgate

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Support the liftgate in the OPEN position.
Disconnect the 2 struts from the liftgate.
With help from an assistant, remove the liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Locating Liftgate Hinge-To-Liftgate Bolts

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With help from an assistant, remove the liftgate.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Check liftgate alignment.
- If equipped with power liftgate, initialize the power liftgate. For additional information, refer to Power Liftgate Initialization .