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Liftgate Latch Manual Release

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Interior Trim Remover

Activation 

  1. Open the liftgate window glass.
    GFD709035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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  3. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening and depress the cinch release button. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD709141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Insert a 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 10 mm deep into the RH side of the slot. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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  5. NOTE: The liftgate window glass shown closed for clarity. The liftgate glass must remain open until the latch is released.

    Slide the 3.5 mm wide flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover opening 5 mm to the LH side of the slot. Releasing the liftgate latch and opening the liftgate. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver

GFD709143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY