Mercury Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL 

1. Open luggage compartment door.
2. Remove luggage compartment door trim panel from luggage compartment door.
3. Disconnect anti-tamper switch connector from luggage compartment lock cylinder.
4. Disconnect wiring connector to luggage compartment door latch assembly.
5. Remove three screws retaining luggage compartment door latch assembly and remove from luggage compartment door.

INSTALLATION 

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten latch retaining screws to 10-14 Nm (89-123 lb-in).