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General Procedure

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Center Of Liftgate Trim Panel
    G06506043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Vehicles with manual liftgate, press the liftgate latch manual release lever to the left to release the liftgate latch.
    Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Latch (Manual Liftgate)
    G06506044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Vehicles with power liftgate, press the liftgate latch manual release lever down to release the liftgate latch
    Fig 3: Locating Liftgate Latch (Power Liftgate)
    G06506045Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.