Ford Ecosport: 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 LH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainers.
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Disconnect the rear washer hose.
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Route the liftgate wiring harness through the body.
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Mark the location of the liftgate hinge bolts.
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Remove the clip holding the liftgate strut and position aside.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the bolts and the liftgate.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Align the liftgate as necessary.
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 hood...
Removal
Open the liftgate.
Remove the liftgate strut.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Other information:
1.5L Duratorq-TDCi shown, All others similar
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Description
1
Receiver drier element
2
Condenser
3
A/C compressor outlet line
4
A/C compressor
5
A/C compressor inlet line
6
A/C pressure transducer
7
Condenser outlet line
8
Evaporator inlet and outlet manifold
9
Thermostatic..
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with Trailer Reverse Guidance (TRG)
complete this procedure and also perform the Trailer Reverse Guidance
camera alignment.
Using a scan tool select the controlling module for the parking aid camera(s).
Refer to the wiring diagram to identify the camera controlling module. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 145 for schematic and connector informat..