Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Latch
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate latch bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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NOTE:
Liftgate shown transparent for clarity.
Remove the liftgate latch.
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Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector(s).
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Remove the liftgate latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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If equipped. Carry out the power liftgate Initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the keyless entry rear antenna...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Jack
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation instructions.
Remove the rear halfshafts.
Refer to: Rear Halfshaft (205-05 Rear Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation)...
Repair
NOTE:
This procedure may be carried out on rubber hoses only. If a
plastic washer hose is damaged, a new washer hose must be installed.
Locate and verify the damaged washer hose.
Cut the hose cleanly and remove the damaged portion of the washer hose...