Lincoln Nautilus: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Liftgate Latch Manual Release. General Procedures

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Activation

All vehicles

1. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

   On both sides.
   Open the rear doors.
   

1. Release the second row seat cushion latch and position the seat backrests in the full flat position.
   

1. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
   

Vehicles with power liftgate

1. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

All vehicles

1. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening at a 45 degree angle 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

1. Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate.
   Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver