Lincoln Nautilus: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Liftgate Trim Panel. Removal and Installation
Removal
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate upper center trim panel.
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate grab handle cover.
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Remove the liftgate grab handle screws.
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Remove the lower and side liftgate trim panels as an assembly.
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On both sides.
Release the side liftgate trim panel upper retainer.
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On both sides.
Release the side liftgate trim panel middle retainer.
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Release the retainers and remove the side and lower liftgate trim panels as an assembly.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the power liftgate switch electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear closure interior lamp electrical connector.
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Release the clips and remove the lifgate side trim panels.
Installation
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Install the liftgate lower trim panel.
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If equipped.
Connect the rear closure interior lamp electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Connect the power liftgate switch electrical connector.
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Install the lower trim panel.
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Install the liftgate grab handle screws.
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Install the liftgate grab handle cover.
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Install the RH and LH liftgate upper side trim panels.
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Install the liftgate upper center trim panel.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Remove the following items:
On both sides.
Remove the A-pillar trim panels...
Removal
NOTE:
Right hand (RH) shown, left hand (LH) similar.
Release the clips and remove the rear door scuff plate trim panel.
If equipped...
Other information:
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work
Easy entry and exit moves the driver seat
rearward up to 2 in (5 cm) and the steering
column up when you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat and steering column return
to their previous positions when you switch
the ignition on...
Removal
Remove the wiper pivot arms.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the washer hoses.
Remove the clips.
Release the tabs and lift the cowl panel...