Lincoln Nautilus: Body Closures / Power Liftgate Motor. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Remove the D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Take extra care not to crease the headliner.
Release the retainers and position aside the headliner.
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Disconnect the power liftgate motor electrical connector.
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Route the power liftgate motor electrical harness through the body.
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WARNING:
Keep all body parts clear of power liftgate motor.
The compressed spring in a damaged power liftgate motor can release
large amount of force during removal. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Support the liftgate at full open position before
removing the power liftgate motor. Failure to follow this direction may
result in damage to the components.
Remove the clips and the power liftgate motor.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry-out the power liftgate initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
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)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Door Lift
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
Other information:
Breaking-In
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this
time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics.
Driving Through Water
WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate section and procedure for special instructions on loosening and tightening mount fasteners.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Loosen, but do not remove, the powertrain/drivetrain mount fasteners...