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
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Vehicles with push button start
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
Vehicles without push button start
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the tailgate latch.
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Disconnect the cables and rods from the tailgate release handle.
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Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate latch bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
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Position the tailgate latch aside and remove the tailgate release handle bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
All vehicles
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the tailgate latch actuator and cable.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable from the mounting bracket.
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Remove the tailgate latch actuator cable end from the tailgate latch actuator.
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the tailgate latch actuator.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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
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:
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Wiper/Washer Switch
2
Rain Sensor
3
Washer Motor
4
SCCM
5
Windshield Wiper Motor
6
GWM
7
BCM
8
IPC
9
PCM
10
BJB
11
Wiper Relay
12
BJB
13
Rear Window Washer Relay
14
Rear Wiper ..
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not carry personal electronic devices such as cell
phones, pagers or ..