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Removal And Installation: Liftgate

  1. Remove the upper headliner trim panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Headliner Trim Panel
    G01635939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 2: Liftgate Removal Procedure
    G01635940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 3: Liftgate Strut Removal Note 

    CAUTION: Support the liftgate before removing the liftgate struts.
    Fig 3: Removing Liftgate Struts
    G01635941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  1. Remove the liftgate struts.

Item 5: Liftgate Removal Note 

    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the liftgate, this step requires an assistant.
  1. Remove the liftgate.