Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures - Liftgate Alignment
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM |
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
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Open the liftgate.
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Position aside the liftgate weatherstrip and the load compartment cover.
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Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
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Release the liftgate scuff plate trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped
Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
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Remove the liftgate striker.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
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Loosen the bolts.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Carefully close the liftgate.
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Adjust the liftgate as required.
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Carefully open the liftgate.
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
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Adjust the stops.
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On both sides
Remove pin type retainer and the drip moulding.
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On both sides
Remove the hinge cover.
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Carefully close the liftgate.
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On both sides
Loosen the bolts.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Adjust the liftgate as required.
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On both sides
Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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On both sides
Apply seam sealer
Material: Seam Sealer
/ TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
All alignments
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Inspect the body-to-liftgate door alignment.
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Install the position aside and removed components.
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If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All alignments
Remove the hood latch.
Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and..
Initialization
Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Other information:
Principles of Operation
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern.
Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical or electrical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and refer to the S..
Removal
Remove the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter.
Refer to: Transmission Fluid Pan, Gasket and Filter (307-01C Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R80 MHT, Removal and Installation).
Slide the plastic lock to the unlock position...
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