Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the rear bumper cover.
    Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the following items:
    1. Disconnect the electrical connectors and position aside the wirings.
    2. Remove the retainer.
    3. Remove the screw.
      Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
  1. Pull out and remove the hands-free liftgate actuation module.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a LIN new module initialization following the on-screen instructions.

    Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Lower Sensor

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...

    Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Upper Sensor

    Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...

    Other information:

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    Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Stopping the Liftgate Movement


    Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force to the liftgate while it is in motion. This could damage the power liftgate and its components. You can stop the liftgate movement by doing any of the following: Pressing the liftgate control button. Pressing the liftgate button on the remote control twice...

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