Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Tailgate Latch
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with push button start
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
Vehicles without push button start
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
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Disconnect the cables and rods from the tailgate release handle.
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
All vehicles
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the tailgate latch actuator and cable.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch actuator.
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the tailgate latch actuator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the tailgate latch.
Refer to: Tailgate Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced.
NOTE:
The diagnostic scan tool must have an active Internet connection...
Removal
Lumbar adjuster
Remove the front seat.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
Adjust the manual lumbar to the fully relaxed position.
If equipped with recline handle...