Ford Explorer: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module
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).
-
Remove the following items:
-
Disconnect the electrical connectors and position aside the wirings.
-
Remove the retainer.
-
Remove the screw.
Torque:
19 lb.in (2.2 Nm)
-
Pull out and remove the hands-free liftgate actuation module.
Installation
-
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
-
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
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
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:
Removal
NOTICE:
During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape
or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to
prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape
and other protective materials prior to installation...
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...
Categories
When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
read more