Removal And Installation: Liftgate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Police Interceptor Utility and 2022 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel .
- Remove the D-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel . Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Police .
- Remove the following items:
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the bolt.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers and route through the liftgate.
- Detach the rear wiper washer hose connector.
- Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the liftgate.
- Mark the location of the liftgate hinge bolts.
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NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
On both sides. Remove the clips holding the liftgate struts or the power liftgate motor and position aside.
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NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the liftgate bolts and remove the liftgate from the vehicle.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)