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:
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805..
Categories
The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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