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Removal of rear hatch (2023)

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I've just finished replacing the blue ford emblem on the outside of my 2023 ST, but in doing so, the clips holding the emblem on broke off and fell in the rear hatch and are rattling around. I believe I could get to them if I remove the interior hatch trim, but I'm not sure how it's fastened to the hatch itself.

Does anyone have any pictures or videos of removing the interior rear hatch trim?

Thanks in advance!
 

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Pop off the trim around the latch then pull hard.
 

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So the larger lower panel doesn't have any screws/bolts attaching it to the door itself? That's been my hesitation.
 

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Just pop off the 3 pieces that go around the window first…you’ll see what order everything goes in.
 

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Perfect
Thanks for the guidance!
 



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