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Liftgate Release Handle: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Mountaineer and 2004 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION CHART

Item Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5 ESB-M1C93-B
  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL .
  2. Position the watershield aside.
  3. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustration and table.

    To remove individual parts, only carry out the listed steps: 

    PART REMOVAL STEPS

    Part Steps
    Liftgate remote control 1-6
    Liftgate latch 2, 11, 12, 13
    Liftgate ajar switch 2, 11-14
    Liftgate window latch 3, 5-9
    Liftgate window ajar switch 3, 5-10
    Liftgate release handle 1, 15, 16
    Fig 1: Removing Liftgate Release Handle
    G03183998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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