Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Remove the liftgate moulding.
Refer to: Liftgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the liftgate release switch.
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Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
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Release the liftgate release switch retaining tabs.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the liftgate release switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current door
latch control module installed...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column upper shaft.
Refer to: Steering Column Upper Shaft (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
Remove the cowl panel...
WARNING: Turning off trailer sway
control increases the risk of loss of vehicle
control, serious injury or death. Ford does
not recommend disabling this feature
except in situations where speed reduction
may be detrimental (such as hill climbing),
the driver has significant trailer towing
experience, and can control trailer sway
and maintain safe operation...