Trunk / Liftgate Switch: Service and Repair
LIFTGATE RELEASE SWITCHExpedition:
Navigator:
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
- Position the water shield aside.
Expedition
2. Remove the 2 nuts and the liftgate release handle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
3. Remove the liftgate release switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Navigator
4. Remove the 6 nuts and the license plate housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
5. Remove the 2 nuts and the liftgate release switch housing.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. Remove the liftgate release switch.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
All vehicles
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.