Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Tailgate Release Handle
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
Refer to: Tailgate Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the tailgate release handle.
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Release the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate release handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Thread Sealant with PTFETA-24-B
WSK-M2G350-A2
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 - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
NOTICE:
Make sure that a new nut is installed.
Re..