Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair
Liftgate Latch
LIFTGATE LATCH
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
2. Position the watershield aside.
Vehicles with manual liftgate
3. Disconnect the liftgate latch electrical connectors.
Vehicles with power liftgate
4. CAUTION: Be careful not to kink the liftgate latch actuating cable while disconnecting it.
Disconnect the liftgate latch.
1
Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating cable.
2
Release the door lock actuator rod.
3
Release the actuating rod.
4
Disconnect the electrical connector.
All vehicles
5. Remove and discard the 3 bolts and position the liftgate latch aside.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Vehicles with manual liftgate
6. CAUTION: Be careful not to kink the liftgate latch actuating cable while disconnecting it from the latch.
Disconnect the liftgate latch actuating cable and remove the liftgate latch.
Vehicles with power liftgate