Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Liftgate. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
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NOTE:
Liftgate side trim panels removed for clarity.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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Remove the retainers.
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Remove the grommets and route the harness out of the liftgate.
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Remove the rear washer hose.
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Remove the retainer.
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Disconnect the rear washer hose and route through the liftgate.
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Mark the location of the liftgate hinge bolts.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
On both sides.
Remove the clips holding the liftgate struts or the power liftgate motor and position aside.
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NOTE:
This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the liftgate bolts and remove the liftgate from the vehicle.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Reduced Engine Performance
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop without
warning. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position, the
engine is overheating...
DTC Charts
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
BCM
DTC Chart
DTC
Description
Action
B10C7:01
Interior Trunk Antenna: General Electrical Failure
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Categories
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function.
Note: The use of tire sealant may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system and
should only be used in roadside
emergencies. If you must use a sealant, use
the Tire Mobility Kit sealant. Replace the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor and
valve stem on the wheel by an authorized
dealer after use of the sealant.
Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply
the brake hea
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