Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair
LIFTGATE RELEASE HANDLEExpedition:
Navigator:
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
- Position the water shield aside.
Expedition
2. Remove the 2 nuts and the liftgate release handle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
Navigator
3. Remove the 6 nuts and the license plate housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 nuts and the liftgate release handle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
All vehicles
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.