Lincoln Navigator: Body Closures / Liftgate Hinge. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the liftgate.
Refer to: Liftgate (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Lower the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fasteners and liftgate hinge.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Install the liftgate hinge and fasteners.
Torque:
16 lb.ft (22 Nm)
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Install the headliner.
Refer to: Headliner - Lowering (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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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).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the liftgate trim panel...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the loadspace trim panel...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the EVAP canister.
Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister (303-13 Evaporative Emissions - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Removal and Installation)...
With the vehicle in Neutral, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
If equipped.
Remove the skid plate bolts and the skid plate.
Drain the fluid if the transfer case is to be disassembled...