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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 326 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONTAILGATE RELEASE HANDLEREMOVAL

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Tailgate Release Handle: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

Open the tailgate.

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Vehicles with tailgate step
Push the tailgate step release button.

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Open the tailgate step.

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All vehicles
If equipped, remove the bedliner tailgate cover.
Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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Remove the tailgate access cover.
Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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Remove the tailgate handle nuts.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

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Vehicles with mechanical tailgate handle
Remove the tailgate release handle.
1. Position the tailgate release handle from the tailgate.
2. If equipped, disconnect the tailgate lock cylinder rod.
3. Disconnect the tailgate handle to tailgate control assembly rod.
4. If equipped, disconnect the rear camera electrical connector.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Transfer components as necessary.
1. If equipped, remove the rear camera and bracket.
2. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder nut.
  Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
3. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder.
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Vehicles without mechanical tailgate handle
Remove the tailgate release handle.
1. Position the tailgate release handle from the tailgate.
2. Disconnect the tailgate release switch electrical connector.
3. If equipped, disconnect the tailgate light electrical connector.
4. If equipped, disconnect the rear camera electrical connector.
5. If equipped, disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Transfer components as necessary.
1. Remove the tailgate release switch.
2. If equipped, remove the tailgate light.
3. If equipped, remove the rear camera and bracket.
4. If equipped, remove the keyless entry rear antenna.