Lift Gate Chrome Piece

[harshest]

On my 2006 (similar to the one pictured) I was wondering how you get the chrome piece off of the liftgate? There are 4 bolt (of which mine all rusted) that come out and then it looks like there is a plastic clip under the logo. I tried to just pull it off but it didn't want to budge. Any ideas?

 

[StonedExplorer]

I have also been looking at this and figured it out yesterday. There is a big white push clip under the Ford oval. I put a flat screwdriver up from underneath and was able to pop it out. Made a very loud bang as it came out. If you can get up there with long needlenose you might be able to squeeze the clip and make it easier to pop out. I'll try to post pictures tonight.

Replace the rusty bolts with stainless 6mm x 25mm long hex head bolts and flat washers.

-Art
06 Ltd 4.6L 30k miles

 

[harshest]

I have also been looking at this and figured it out yesterday. There is a big white push clip under the Ford oval. I put a flat screwdriver up from underneath and was able to pop it out. Made a very loud bang as it came out. If you can get up there with long needlenose you might be able to squeeze the clip and make it easier to pop out. I'll try to post pictures tonight.

Replace the rusty bolts with stainless 6mm x 25mm long hex head bolts and flat washers.

-Art
06 Ltd 4.6L 30k miles

Fantastic, I will try it again. Did your bolts rust as well?

 

[StonedExplorer]

My bolt heads were rusty and staining the trim piece. (I do not see the attachment menu, so I think I am not able to post pictures.)

 

[harshest]

You need to use an service similar to imageshack or photobucket and then insert it using this icon

 

[StonedExplorer]

Now I've got it, thanks.