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Removal And Installation

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Fig 1: Power Liftgate Rod With Torque Specifications
GFD137150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Item Part Number Description
1 410B00 Power liftgate rod end cover
2 W520201 Power liftgate rod-to-liftgate retaining nut
3 - Power liftgate rod-to-motor retaining clip (part of the power liftgate rod assembly)
4 - Power liftgate rod-to-bracket bolt
5 404B45 Power liftgate rod assembly
6 404E48 Power liftgate rod mounting stud
7 N807780 Power liftgate rod bracket-to-pillar bolts (3 required)
8 - Power liftgate rod bracket (part of power liftgate rod assembly)

  1. 1.

    Remove the LH quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to Interior Trim and Ornamentation .

  1. 2.

    Unclip the power liftgate rod from the motor assembly.
    • Squeeze the clip as shown to release and position upward on the rod assembly.
GFD137151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 3.

    Remove the cover and the power liftgate rod-to-liftgate retaining nut.
    • To install, apply threadlock to the threads of fastener and tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
GFD137152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

  1. 4.

    Remove the power liftgate rod-to-bracket bolt and the power liftgate rod assembly.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

  1. 5.

    To install, reverse the removal procedure.