Trunk / Liftgate Solenoid: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the liftgate window latch.







2. Disconnect the liftgate latch release rods.
1 Open the clips.
2 Disconnect the liftgate latch release rods.







3. Disconnect the liftgate release handle actuating rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the liftgate release handle actuating rod.







4. Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod.







5. Remove the liftgate lock remote control bolt.







6. Disconnect the liftgate lock actuator electrical connector.







7. Remove the liftgate lock actuator nuts.
8. Move the liftgate latch remote control to the LH opening and remove the liftgate latch actuator.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect and position the liftgate latch actuator.







2. Install the liftgate latch actuator nuts.







3. Connect the liftgate latch actuator electrical connector.
4. Position the liftgate latch remote control.







5. Loosely install the liftgate latch remote control bolt.







6. Position the liftgate window latch and loosely install the nuts and connect the electrical connector.
7. Move the liftgate window glass to the closed position.







8. Adjust the liftgate window latch.
- Set the liftgate window glass flushness to 1.5 mm (0.06 in) under flush.







9. Tighten the liftgate window latch nuts.
- If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latches.







10. Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1 Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2 Lock the clip.
11. Verify the liftgate window glass adjustment.







12. Tighten the liftgate latch remote control bolt.







13. Connect the lock cylinder actuating rod.
1 Position the lock cylinder actuating rod.
2 Close the clip.

NOTE: Be sure the bell crank of the liftgate latch remote control is in the unlocked position (upward) for correct lock cylinder rod length.







14. Connect the liftgate release handle actuating rod.
1 Position the liftgate release handle actuating rod.
2 Close the clip.

NOTE: Make sure the liftgate release handle actuating rod is not preloading the liftgate latch remote control. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.







15. Connect the liftgate latch release rods.
1 Position the liftgate latch release rods by pushing outboard to remove the slack.
2 Close the clips.

NOTE: Make sure the latch release rods are not preloading the liftgate latch. They should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

16. Install the watershield.







17. Install the air escape vent panel.
1 Position the air escape vent panel.
2 Install the pin-type retainers.
18. Install the liftgate trim panel.
19. Connect the battery ground cable.