Ford Explorer: Body Closures / General Procedures - Power Liftgate Initialization
Initialization
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Disconnect the battery or remove the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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NOTE:
Remove the battery power from the RGTM for 20 seconds before entering initialization mode.
Wait 20 seconds and reconnect the battery or reinstall the RGTM fuse(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
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If the liftgate is not already in the fully closed position, manually close and fully latch the power liftgate.
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NOTE:
If equipped, make sure the power liftgate system is
turned ON in the message center before performing this step.
NOTE:
If the power liftgate does not open during this
step, refer to the Symptom Chart to diagnose the inoperative power
liftgate.
Power open the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front control switch.
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Once the liftgate is fully open, power close the liftgate by using a programmed RKE transmitter or the front power liftgate control switch.
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Carry-out the RGTM self-test.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
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Adjustment
NOTE:
Remova..
Adjustment
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
All alignments
Open the rear door...
Other information:
Condensation in the Exterior Front Lamps and Rear Lamps
Exterior front lamps and rear lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes
in air pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters
the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can
occur when the temperature is cold...
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components...
Categories
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests
across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could
reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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