Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Latch - Police
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate latch bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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NOTE:
Liftgate shown transparent for clarity.
Remove the liftgate latch.
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Remove the liftgate lock cylinder release cable from the liftgate lock cylinder.
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Release the liftgate lock cylinder release cable routing clips.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the liftgate latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Re..
Removal
NOTE:
Repair individual liftgate lock cylinder by discarding the
inoperative liftgate lock cylinder and building a new liftgate lock
cylinder using the appropriate lock repair service kit..
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the washer hose and the electrical connector...
WARNING: When you are going downhill, your vehicle speed could increase
above the set speed. The system does not apply the brakes.
Drive to the speed you prefer.
Press the toggle button upward or downward
to set the current peed.
Take your foot off the accelerator pedal...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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