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Fordtechservice Liftgate Latch User manual

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the Ford Explorer and Police Interceptor-Utility liftgate latch manual release. This document details the steps to manually release the liftgate latch using a flat-bladed screwdriver. It provides specific instructions for different vehicle configurations, including those with and without third-row seats, and both manual and power liftgates. I'm ready to assist with any questions you may have about these procedures.
  • What tool is needed to manually release the liftgate latch?
    Does this procedure work for vehicles with third row seats?
    Do I need to remove the rear doors for this procedure?
501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2017 Explorer, Police Interceptor - Utility
General Procedures Procedure revision date: 08/10/2017
Liftgate Latch Manual Release
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Activation
Vehicles without third row seats
1. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.
Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.
1. Release the second row seat cushion latch.
2. Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.
Vehicles with third row seats
2. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.
Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.
1. Release the second row seat cushion latch.
2. Position the seat backrest in the full flat position.
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3. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE: Rear doors removed for clarity.
Fold the second row seats forward.
1. Release the second row seat latch.
2. Tilt the second row seat forward.
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Vehicles with third row manual seats
4. NOTE: RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE: If equipped and the seat backrests are in the up position.
On both sides, position the third row back seat headrest in full flat position.
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RH side shown, LH side similar.
NOTE: If equipped and the seat backrests are in the up position.
On both sides, position the third row back seat backrest in full flat position.
Vehicles with manual liftgate
6. Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
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7. Insert flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover and press the liftgate latch manual release lever
to the down position to release the liftgate latch.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
8. Open the liftgate.
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Vehicles with power liftgate
9. NOTE: The third row power seat will not operate without the liftgate open.
Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim panel.
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10. Insert flat-bladed screwdriver through the access cover and press the liftgate latch manual release lever
down to release the liftgate latch.
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
11. Open the liftgate.
All vehicles
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12. Install the removed components.
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