How do you remove and install the tailgate latch, handle, and lock cylinder on Ford Excursion?

Lower the tailgate and remove the access cover by taking out the screws to reach the inside of the tailgate. Next, remove the latch mounting screws, which may require an impact driver to loosen. Disconnect the control rods from the latch and take out the latch from the door. For the handle and lock cylinder, disengage the handle-to-latch rods and remove the handle retaining nuts. Detach the retaining nuts and take out the handle and lock cylinder assembly from the tailgate. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.

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Ford Excursion Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 5C7Z-7843170-B
$4.38 MSRP: $4.93
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Controller, Lock, Release Cable
- Manufacturer Note: Liftgate - complete asy - includes cables and latches, AFTER 02/07/05
- Replaced by: 8S4Z-5421952-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Excursion | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L | 4AT 4R100, 5AT
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Ford Excursion Tailgate Latch Assembly
Part Number: 5C7Z-7843170-A
$3.46 MSRP: $4.93
You Save: $1.47 (30%)
Ships in 1 Business Day
ADD TO CART
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate
- Manufacturer Note: Liftgate - complete asy - includes cables and latches, BEFORE 02/07/05
- Replaced by: 8S4Z-5421952-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Excursion | 10 Cyl 6.8L, 8 Cyl 5.4L, 8 Cyl 6.0L | 4AT 4R100, 5AT

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Ford Excursion Tailgate Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Tailgate Latch Assembly
5C7Z-7843170-B
Q: How do you remove and install the tailgate latch, handle, and lock cylinder on Ford Excursion?
A: Lower the tailgate and remove the access cover by taking out the screws to reach the inside of the tailgate. Next, remove the latch mounting screws, which may require an impact driver to loosen. Disconnect the control rods from the latch and take out the latch from the door. For the handle and lock cylinder, disengage the handle-to-latch rods and remove the handle retaining nuts. Detach the retaining nuts and take out the handle and lock cylinder assembly from the tailgate. Installation follows the reverse order of removal.