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Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Liftgate. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
  1. NOTE: Liftgate side trim panels removed for clarity.

    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    1. Remove the retainers.
  1. Remove the grommets and route the harness out of the liftgate.

  1. Remove the rear washer hose.
    1. Remove the retainer.
    1. Disconnect the rear washer hose and route through the liftgate.
  1. Mark the location of the liftgate hinge bolts.
  1. 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.
  1. 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

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Align the liftgate as necessary. Refer to: Liftgate Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).

    Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Upper Sensor. Removal and Installation

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    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)...

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    Changing a Flat Tire

    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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