Trunk / Liftgate Interior Trim Panel: Service and Repair

LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL

Exploded View

Taurus, Sable (Part 1):

Taurus, Sable (Part 2):

Taurus X (Part 1):

Taurus X (Part 2):

Removal and Installation

Vehicles with a power liftgate
1. Remove the power liftgate rod retaining nut cover.







2. Remove the power liftgate rod retaining nut.
- To install, tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).







3. Remove the power liftgate rod from the liftgate.

All vehicles
4. Remove the liftgate upper trim panel.
- Pull the liftgate upper trim panel toward the middle of the liftgate window glass to release the retaining clips.

5. Remove the 4 liftgate trim screws.







6. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
- Pull outward on the liftgate lower trim panel outward to release the retaining clips.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.