Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver |
Interior Trim Remover |
Activation
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Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease SprayXL-5-A
ESB-M1C93-B
Activation
NOTE:
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Activation
With the ignition in OFF, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter simultaneously for 4 seconds.
The turn signals flash twice to indicate the mode change...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
The keyless entry keypad is serviced as an assembly with the front door upper moulding.
Remove the front door upper moulding.
Refer to: Front Door Upper Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions,
you need to perform extra maintenance as indicated. If you operate your vehicle
occasionally under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the extra
maintenance...
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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