Lincoln Navigator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Liftgate Latch. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate latch bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the liftgate latch.
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Disconnect the liftgate latch electrical connectors.
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Remove the liftgate latch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry out the power liftgate Initialization
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Short wheelbase shown, long wheelbase similar.
Position the liftgate weatherstrip aside.
Release the clips and remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel...
Removal
Remove the reversing lamp assembly.
Refer to: Reversing Lamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the coaxial cable connector...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Rivet Gun
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new
module after installation.
Upload the Direct Current/Direct Current (DC/DC)
configuration to the scan tool by following the scan tool on-screen
instructions...