Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Liftgate Hinge. Removal and Installation

Lincoln Navigator 2018-2026 Workshop Manual / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Liftgate Hinge. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

Remove the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).

Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Remove the fasteners and liftgate hinge.

Installation

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

Install the liftgate hinge and fasteners.
Torque: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

Install the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Install and align the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Liftgate Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).

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Front Stabilizer Bar Link. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

NOTICE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar