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

Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  1. Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connector.
    • Remove the fasteners and 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.

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