Ford Ecosport Owners and Service Manuals

Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Tailgate Latch

Removal

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

All vehicles

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
    Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Vehicles with push button start

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
  1. Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

  1. Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
    1. Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
    1. Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
  1. Remove the tailgate latch.

Vehicles without push button start

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
  1. Disconnect the cables and rods from the tailgate release handle.
  1. Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
  1. Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
    Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

  1. Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
    1. Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
    1. Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
  1. Remove the tailgate latch.

All vehicles

  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.


    Remove the tailgate latch actuator and cable.
    1. Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
    1. Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch.
    1. Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
    1. Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch actuator.
    1. Release the retaining tabs and remove the tailgate latch actuator.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Removal and Installation - Rear Door Latch

    Removal NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...

    Removal and Installation - Tailgate Release Handle

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the tailgate latch. Refer to: Tailgate Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...

    Other information:

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Glove Compartment


    Removal Open the glove compartment. Release the golve compartment stops and remove the dampener. Fully lower and remove the glove compartment...

    Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Glass


    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Place the roof opening panel shield to the fully OPEN position. Place the roof opening panel glass to the VENT position...

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    Removal

    NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

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

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