Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Lock Cylinder - Police

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. The lock repair service kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock to match the key cut pattern for the vehicle, thus allowing for single point replacement without needing to replace or reprogram other locks or keys.

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside the wiring harness.
   

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   Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
   
   1. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder release cable from the liftgate lock cylinder.
      
   2. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
      Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.