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501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation > < Rear Door Alignment

Maverick 2005 (08.2004-)

Body Closures - Liftgate Maverick 2005 (08/2004-)
Removal and Installation

 
Item
Part Number
Description
1
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Liftgate struts (2 required)
2
—
Liftgate hinge bolts (4 required)
3
7840404
Liftgate

Removal and Installation

  1. Remove the LH and RH D-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation.
  1. Remove the safety seat tether anchors. For additional information, refer to Section 501-20A Safety Belt SystemSection 501-20B Supplemental Restraint System.
  1. Remove the 3 headliner pin-type retainers and lower the headliner to acess the liftgate electrical connectors and the rear washer union.
  1. Disconnect the liftgate wiring harness electrical connector located under the right rear of the headliner.
  1. Release the wiring harness locator and position the harness outside of the vehicle.
  1. Disconnect the rear washer hose union located under the left rear of the headliner.
  1. Release the rear washer hose grommet and position outside of the vehicle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Support the liftgate before removing the liftgate struts.
    Remove the 2 liftgate struts from the liftgate.
    • Remove the 2 spring retainers.
  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:To minimize the possibility of the cross threading, hand-start all fasteners during the installation.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the liftgate, this step requires an assistant.
    With a wax pencil, mark the position of each hinge and remove the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
  1. Remove the liftgate.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation > < Rear Door Alignment