Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Liftgate. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

1. Remove the liftgate window glass.
   Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the window glass weatherstrip aside.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
   

1. • Disconnect the electrical connectors and detach the wire harness retainer.
     
   • Disconnect the rear washer hose and detach the hose retainer.
     

1. 1. Remove the grommet and route the rear washer hose out of the liftgate.
      
   2. Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the liftgate.
      

1. Mark the location of the liftgate hinge bolts.
   

1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   Remove the clips holding the liftgate struts or the power liftgate motor and position aside.
   

1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   Remove the bolts and the liftgate.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Align the liftgate as necessary.
   Refer to: Liftgate Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
   

1. If equipped.
   Carry out the power liftgate initialization.
   Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).