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:
Recovery
NOTICE:
Use an A/C refrigerant analyzer before recovering any of the vehicle's
A/C refrigerant. Failure to do so puts the shop's bulk refrigerant at
risk of contamination. If the vehicle's A/C refrigerant is contaminated,
refer the customer to the service facility that carried out the last
A/C service...
Partial Replacement
Item
Description
1
Sectioning area
2
Manufacture weld joint
Decision Criteria
The following points a crucial to the decision of complete or partial replacement of the part(s)...