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:
Low/Reverse Clutch Exploded View
Item
Description
1
Transmission case
2
Low One-Way Clutch (OWC)
3
Rear planetary carrier
4
Low/reverse clutch pressure plate
5
Low/reverse clutch
6
Low/reverse clutch wav..
Deactivation
NOTE:
After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode
including the IPC and the BCM . Transport mode reduces battery drain
during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport
mode, the IPC
displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. Various
systems may be altered or are disabled when in the transport ..