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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010ROUTAN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 395 (HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONLIFTGATE LATCH REMOTE CONTROLREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2010 Volkswagen Routan S

Removal and Installation

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the liftgate trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Disconnect the liftgate latch remote control actuating rods.
1. Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2. Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate latch actuating rod.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Latch Remote Control Actuating Rods
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Open the clip and disconnect the liftgate handle actuating rod.

Fig 2: Locating Liftgate Handle Actuating Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
1. If equipped, disconnect the liftgate latch actuator electrical connector.
2. Release the liftgate window latch ajar switch wiring harness locator.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connectors
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the screw, the 2 nuts and the liftgate latch remote control assembly.
- To install, tighten the nuts to:
  - 7 Nm (62 lb-in)(vehicles built through 10/2005)
  - 5 Nm (44 lb-in)(vehicles built after 10/2005)
- To install, tighten the screw to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Screw And Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Transfer all necessary components.

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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.