Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the liftgate moulding.
Refer to: Liftgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate release switch.
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Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the liftgate release switch.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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..
Removal
NOTE:
Base vehicle shown, Police vehicle similar.
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
All vehicles
Remove the rear door window regulator and moto..
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the luggage compartment floor cover...
Inspection
NOTE:
A coolant leak in the heater hose could follow the
heater core tube to the heater core and appear as a leak in the heater
core.
Inspect for evidence of coolant leakage at the heater hose to heater core attachments.
NOTE:
Spring-type clamps are installed as original
equipment...
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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