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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. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
    GFD693022Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. 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
    GFD693023Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. 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
GFD693024Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY