Lincoln Corsair: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Open the liftgate.
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Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
Refer to: High Mounted Stoplamp (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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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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Release the clips.
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Lower the rear headliner.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the fastener.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Disconnect the rear wiper washer hose from the wiper hose coupling.
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Remove the grommet and route the harness out of the liftgate.
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Mark the location of the liftgate hinge.
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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.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the bolts and the liftgate.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Align the liftgate as necessary.
Refer to: Liftgate Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Vehicles with power liftgate
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Perform the power liftgate initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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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:
Rear View Camera Precautions
WARNING: The rear view camera
system is a reverse aid supplement device
that still requires the driver to use it in
conjunction with the interior and exterior
mirrors for maximum coverage.
WARNING: Objects that are close to
either corner of the bumper or under the
bumper, might not be seen on the screen
due to the limited coverage of the camera
system...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
ESA-M1C200-AESE-M1C171-A
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, wh..