Liftgate Latch - Window

LIFTGATE LATCH - WINDOW

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Open the liftgate window glass.
3. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







4. Remove the air escape vent panel.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the air escape vent panel.

5. Remove the watershield.







6. Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.







7. NOTE: Mark the position of the liftgate window latch prior to removing the nuts.

Disconnect the liftgate window ajar switch electrical connector and remove the nuts.







8. Remove the liftgate window latch.

INSTALLATION







1. Position the liftgate window latch and loosely install the nuts.
2. Move the liftgate window glass to the closed position.







3. Adjust the liftgate window latch.
- Set the liftgate window glass flushness to 1.5 mm (0.06 in) under flush.







4. Tighten the liftgate window latch nuts.
- If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latches.







5. Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1 Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2 Lock the clip.

6. Verify the liftgate window glass adjustment.
7. Install the watershield.







8. Install the air escape vent panel.
1 Position the air escape vent panel.
2 Install the pin-type retainers.

9. Install, the liftgate trim panel.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.