Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
do not go on, use new 6-mm nuts.
[NEW]1.
WARNING: WHEN INSTALLING THE HINGE ASSEMBLY TO THE GLASS, BE SURE THE SHOULDERS OF BOLTS, SPACERS
AND GASKETS ARE PROPERLY ALIGNED INSIDE THE HOLE IN THE GLASS. DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO SIT ON OR BE
PROPPED UP ON THE EDGE OF THE GLASS OR THE GLASS MAY SHATTER WHEN THE BOLTS ARE TIGHTENED TO
SPECIFICATION.
Transfer the plastic spacer from the old hinge-to-glass bolt onto the new bolt, then apply Thread lock 262 (Motorcraft TA-26, red high strength) to
the hinge-to-glass bolt threads even though it already has lock tite, then position the hinge onto the vehicle.
[NEW]CAUTION:
When working with glass, the torque specifications are very critical. Be sure the torque wrench used during this service has recently been calibrated
so the fasteners are not over-tightened or under-tightened. Failure to use a calibrated torque wrench may result in glass shattering either during the
repair or possibly after the repair is completed.
2.
Install the hinge bolt and nut FINGER TIGHT ONLY at this time.
3.
Tighten the hinge BOLT FIRST to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
4.
Tighten the hinge NUT SECOND to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft or 97 lb-in).
5.
Repeat Removal Steps 7 and 8 and Installation Steps 1 through 4 for the other hinge.
6.
Reposition and secure the liftgate trim panel.
7.
Close the liftgate.
NOTE:
If the beauty bolts are present (See INSPECTION), proceed to the Liftgate Ball Stud Bracket Replacement procedure. If the beauty bolts are
NOT present, complete Steps 8 and 9 and release the vehicle.
8.
Install the liftgate glass support struts.
9.
Remove the jack stand and close the liftgate glass.
LIFTGATE GLASS BALL STUD BRACKET REPLACEMENT - EARLY 2002 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ONLY (VEHICLES WITH BEAUTY
BOLTS)
CAUTION:
Do not use powertools when working on glass.
