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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999EXPLORER 4WD V6-4.0L VIN EREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKTRUNK / LIFTGATETRUNK / LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDERSERVICE AND REPAIR
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E
Trunk / Liftgate Lock Cylinder: Service and Repair
1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL
NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
1. If equipped, remove the liftgate lock actuator.
2. Remove the liftgate latch remote control.
3. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
^ If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
^ Manually close the liftgate window latch to set the latch control rod length.
^ Make sure the liftgate window latch actuating rod is not preloading the liftgate window latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.
1. If equipped, remove the liftgate lock actuator.
2. Remove the liftgate latch remote control.
3. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
1. Remove the nuts.
2. Remove the liftgate lock cylinder.
^ If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
^ Manually close the liftgate window latch to set the latch control rod length.
^ Make sure the liftgate window latch actuating rod is not preloading the liftgate window latch. It should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.