Ford Explorer: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Release the clips in the order shown from the inside edge and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Release the clips in the order shown from the inside edge and remove the liftgate LH upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
1. Release the upper clips.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. Release the middle clips.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. Release the lower clips.
  Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
1. If equipped.
  Disconnect the liftgate door lock control switch electrical connector.

Installation

NOTE: Transfer parts as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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