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behind the back panel on the lift gate. Remove the door panel on lft gate and there it is rivited to the cover plate
The inside door panel cannot be removed; instead, to get to the inner workings of the door remove the OUTER panel. Lift the outer door handle to expose the pins that hold the outer handle to the door mechanism. Then press out the pins and remove the handle. Then remove the screws around the perimeter of the door that hold the outer panel. The panel should lift off, exposing all of the inner workings, then you can verify that the inner panel does NOT come off.
I think you have to remove the lift gate interior plastic off. I haven't looked at ours yet so look for any exposed Philips screws. Remove if any, and if it's anything like removing the door panel you'll have to pry it off the lift gate. The fasteners that hold the lift gate panel are replaceable if they get ruined. good luck
remove the window handle, remove screws from armrest, remove the inner door handle and the screw on the lower rear of the door panel, lift the panel upwards to remove from the slots along the bottom of the door.
Remove all the screws. (There are 2 under the "Close Door Handle" Then, simply lift up the panel. David
Door Latch 1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. 2. Remove the lift gate trim panel. 3. On navigator, remove the license plate bracket. 4. Remove the lift gate latch screws. 5. Separate the lift gate latch from the lift gate. 6. Detach the door open warning lamp electrical connector *** Warning*** 7. Disconnect the lift gate latch control cable. 8. Remove the lift gate latch. 9. The installation is the reverse of the removal. > If necessary, use Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA or equivalent meeting Ford Specification ESR-M1C159-A to lubricate the latch.
THERE IS ONE SCREW BEHIND THE DOOR LIGHT. LIFT THE WINDOW CONTROL PANEL ON ARM REST AND REMOVE BOLT BEHIND IT. REMOVE PLASTIC COVER BEHIND INNER DOOR HANDLE. THEN LIFT THE PANEL UP. DO NOT PRY OR YOU WILL BREAK ALL OF THE PLASTIC SUPPORTS, YOU MUST LIFT IT UP.
you have to remove the 2 brackets of the rear panel situated where the rear window close, then take the rear panel up, that's all
I was able to get my lift open by sticking a long, skinny, flathead screwdriver up between the latch and the body. Once it was in I slid the locking mechanism to the right. I got the gate open and was able to get the panel off and temporarily repair the latch.
look for the small round plastic peices around and under contours of the door panel. lift these with a screw driver and unscrew screws. panel should come off with a good pull.
Remove the wiper arm, then the nut that is is on the part you see from the outside. Lift the lift gate, and remove the platic trim panel by using trim remover tool. disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the mounting bolts that hold the motor in place.
To fix a 1999 Ford Explorer with a rear lift gate that will not open, first check to make sure the lock is not damaged or broken. Then, access the inside of the lift gate by entering the vehicle. Unbolt the lift gate from the hinges and remove the gate. You can then repair the lock or see if the mounting arms are bent or damaged.