Liftgate Trim Panel

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NOTE: Non-powered liftgate shown, powered liftgate similar.

Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Trim Panel Components

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item	Part Number	Description
1	W505022	Liftgate lower trim panel screw (4 required)
2	46404	Liftgate lower trim panel
3	W711521	Liftgate lower trim panel retainer (11 required)
4	42410	Liftgate upper trim panel
5	W711521	Liftgate upper trim panel retainer (7 required)

Remove the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate nut cover and nut, if equipped.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Power Liftgate Rod-To-Liftgate Nut Cover And Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The back of the liftgate trim panel is shown indicating the location of the liftgate trim panel retainers.

Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
- Remove the 4 liftgate lower trim panel screws.
- Pull outward on the liftgate lower trim panel to release the liftgate lower trim panel retainers.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Liftgate Lower Trim Panel With Screws And Retainers
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.