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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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Explorer 99- remove tail gate panel

I think my tail gate lock actuator is shot. I am new at the whole fix-my-truck -myself thing, but I figured this would be a good place to start. To replace the actuator, I need to remove the interior panel (liner) on the tale gate. I poked around and removed the handle. The rest seems be be held on with hidden clips. I want to avoid cracking the liner and was wondering if there are any tips to getting out (insert a puddy knife in a certain spot and pry, utter special incantations over the gate....any feedback is appreciated.
 
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You're in the Expedition/Navigator forum, perhaps the friendly folks in the Explorer forum can be of more help. They are located at the following link. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum32/
 
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