Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Hood Strut. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Open the hood.
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NOTICE:
Support the hood before removing the strut. Failure
to follow this direction may result in damage to the components.
NOTICE:
Use the correct service parts when replacing the
hood struts. The hood struts are not interchangeable and using the
incorrect service part will result in damage to components.
Release the clips and remove the struts.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate window glass.
Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connectors and the washer hose.
NOTE:
Remove both sides...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Grinder
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination...