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)...
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the active grill shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter - 2.0L Duratec-HE (125kW/170PS) – MI4 (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter - 1.0L EcoBoost (92kW/125PS) (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Removal
Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the TCU antenna cable connector, remove the bolt and the TCU antenna.
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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