Lincoln Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL

1. Open luggage compartment door.
2. Remove luggage compartment door latch retaining screws and disconnect electrical connector. Remove luggage compartment door latch.
3. Drill out two rivets retaining sleeve and cover of luggage compartment lock cylinder to luggage compartment door outer panel. Remove sleeve and

cover.

4. Remove glove/luggage compartment lock cylinder, luggage compartment door lock retainer clip and luggage compartment door lock support.
5. Remove rivet retaining luggage compartment lock cylinder and luggage compartment door lock cylinder retainer.
6. Remove luggage compartment lock cylinder and luggage compartment door lock cylinder retainer.

INSTALLATION

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten luggage compartment door latch retaining screws to 9-14 Nm (7-10 Lb-Ft). Tighten luggage compartment door lock cylinder plate

retaining screw to 5-8 Nm (45-71 Lb-In).

3. Adjust as needed.