Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the rear bumper cover.
   Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the following items:
   1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and position aside the wirings.
      
   2. Remove the retainer.
      
   3. Remove the screw.
      Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)

1. Pull out and remove the hands-free liftgate actuation module.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a LIN new module initialization following the on-screen instructions.