Lincoln Corsair: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate

Removal

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

1. Open the liftgate.
   

1. Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
   Refer to: High Mounted Stoplamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

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   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Lower the rear headliner.
      

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   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     
   • Remove the fastener.
     Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Disconnect the rear wiper washer hose from the wiper hose coupling.
   

1. Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the liftgate.
   

1. Mark the location of the liftgate hinge.
   

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

   On both sides.
   Remove the clips holding the liftgate strut 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: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

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

Vehicles with power liftgate

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