Ford Ecosport: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Tailgate Release Handle
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the tailgate latch.
Refer to: Tailgate Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the tailgate release handle.
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Release the tailgate release handle.
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Remove the tailgate release handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
All vehicles
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the LH instrument panel trim cover.
Remove the hood latch release handle.
Release the hood latch release handle retaining tabs from the instrument panel.
Release the hood latch release cable from the hood latch release handle mounting bracket.
Remove the hood latch release ..
Line Pressure Test
NOTE:
Perform the line pressure test prior to performing the stall
speed test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not perform the
stall speed test or transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain WOT in any transmission range for more than 5 seconds.
This test verifies the line pressure is within specification.
Remove the 2 bolts and position as..