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Liftgate Latch Manual Release

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46404B6 

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Activation 

  1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD754036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. If equipped with a power liftgate, insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and press the cinch release button.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD754037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD754038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
GFD754039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY