Liftgate Release Handle: Notes

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5	ESB-M1C93-B

To remove the exterior liftgate release handle, remove the license plate housing. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
To remove the liftgate latch, remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - INTERIOR .
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 1: Liftgate Release Handle Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.