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My OB Bronco Sport did not come with the Rear Camera Washer. So, I decided to add it. If you are like me and want to add the washer, keep reading.
*NOTE* The shroud surrounding the camera will need to be modified (Edit: A part has been located, see bottom of post, but it's mildly expensive) The modification was extremely easy. You just need to make a 12mm x 9mm cutout for the washer jet. (I will show photos of this below)
First: The Parts
Washer Hose:
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/windshield-washer-hose-13283663-1#sectionId:324047908
Jet:
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/jet-13283525-1#sectionId:324047908
*NOTE*
The Tailgate Handle Does NOT include the Camera Shroud. This has been confirmed, even though the photo includes it. Do not purchase this expecting the camera shroud to be included. (When Ford contacts me with the part number for the shroud, I will update this to include it)
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/body/doors/tailgate-handle-13477099-1
Tools Needed for disassembly:
10MM socket/driver
T15 Torx bit
T20 Torx bit
A Soft(plastic) pry tool may come in handy but is not necessary.
To disassemble the the rear hatch is pretty simple.
Start off by removing the handle covers. You can do this with your fingers.
Remove 4 T15 Torx from under the handle covers.
With the hands gently remove the pop clips from the upper section above the window. Note, start with the section closest to the seam where the two halves meet. There are pop clips that face inward that you need to remove first, then work your way around.
Next, close the door and open the glass to remove the inner panel. (I never noticed the mountains until I removed this piece)
Next open the hatch again and begin pulling the lower panel off. I suggest starting near the handles and working outward. Just pull down and pop each clip as you go. If any get stuck, you can replace them before reassembly.
You will need to unplug the connector for the tailgate lights before it can be set down. The plug is on the driver side of the panel.
Now comes the not so much fun part. Removing the Tailgate Handle.
First remove 2 10mm nuts from the bolt stems.
Next you need to release the clips holding the Handle to the Hatch. I placed my hand inside the access hole and felt for each clip, pressed it and pushed the Handle out clip by clip. This was a bit tricky, particularly for the lower clips. You may be able to use a soft plastic pry tool, but I did manage to do this with my hands only. You can see the clips on the upper and lower of the Handle below.
I suggest unplugging the buttons and the camera, and disconnecting the cable clips so you can finish the install untethered.
*PRO TIP* Pop the Hatch open with the button before unplugging it.
Next Remove the 2 T20 Torx holding the camera and shroud on. You can see them in the photo above and below.
To modify the housing. I measured the opening on my 2020 Edge which has the same camera and jet and it was a 12mm x 9mm opening, You will need to notch the bottom to accommodate it.
I used an exacto, small coping saw and a small file.
Clip the Jet onto the camera and place it into the handle. Then put the Camera shroud back on and install the 2 T20 Torx.
Set the handle aside and install the hose. The factory hose comes with all the clips you need, just follow around from the top of the hatch where you connect the T all the way around the passenger side to the camera jet.
Reinstall the Handle slowly and slide the jet hose though the opening seen below
Connect the hose to the jet. Then begin to reassemble.
You now have a rear camera washer.
Update: The good folks here in the forum were able to find "M1PZ-5843401-AA" includes the handle and the shroud with the cutout. Mind you you'll be paying a lot for this since it comes with the whole handle assembly. Modifying the part by cutting a small notch is very effective and easy enough to do in my opinion.
Good luck!
*NOTE* The shroud surrounding the camera will need to be modified (Edit: A part has been located, see bottom of post, but it's mildly expensive) The modification was extremely easy. You just need to make a 12mm x 9mm cutout for the washer jet. (I will show photos of this below)
First: The Parts
Washer Hose:
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/windshield-washer-hose-13283663-1#sectionId:324047908
Jet:
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/jet-13283525-1#sectionId:324047908
*NOTE*
The Tailgate Handle Does NOT include the Camera Shroud. This has been confirmed, even though the photo includes it. Do not purchase this expecting the camera shroud to be included. (When Ford contacts me with the part number for the shroud, I will update this to include it)
https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/body/doors/tailgate-handle-13477099-1
Tools Needed for disassembly:
10MM socket/driver
T15 Torx bit
T20 Torx bit
A Soft(plastic) pry tool may come in handy but is not necessary.
To disassemble the the rear hatch is pretty simple.
Start off by removing the handle covers. You can do this with your fingers.
Remove 4 T15 Torx from under the handle covers.
With the hands gently remove the pop clips from the upper section above the window. Note, start with the section closest to the seam where the two halves meet. There are pop clips that face inward that you need to remove first, then work your way around.
Next, close the door and open the glass to remove the inner panel. (I never noticed the mountains until I removed this piece)
Next open the hatch again and begin pulling the lower panel off. I suggest starting near the handles and working outward. Just pull down and pop each clip as you go. If any get stuck, you can replace them before reassembly.
You will need to unplug the connector for the tailgate lights before it can be set down. The plug is on the driver side of the panel.
Now comes the not so much fun part. Removing the Tailgate Handle.
First remove 2 10mm nuts from the bolt stems.
Next you need to release the clips holding the Handle to the Hatch. I placed my hand inside the access hole and felt for each clip, pressed it and pushed the Handle out clip by clip. This was a bit tricky, particularly for the lower clips. You may be able to use a soft plastic pry tool, but I did manage to do this with my hands only. You can see the clips on the upper and lower of the Handle below.
I suggest unplugging the buttons and the camera, and disconnecting the cable clips so you can finish the install untethered.
*PRO TIP* Pop the Hatch open with the button before unplugging it.
Next Remove the 2 T20 Torx holding the camera and shroud on. You can see them in the photo above and below.
To modify the housing. I measured the opening on my 2020 Edge which has the same camera and jet and it was a 12mm x 9mm opening, You will need to notch the bottom to accommodate it.
I used an exacto, small coping saw and a small file.
Clip the Jet onto the camera and place it into the handle. Then put the Camera shroud back on and install the 2 T20 Torx.
Set the handle aside and install the hose. The factory hose comes with all the clips you need, just follow around from the top of the hatch where you connect the T all the way around the passenger side to the camera jet.
Reinstall the Handle slowly and slide the jet hose though the opening seen below
Connect the hose to the jet. Then begin to reassemble.
You now have a rear camera washer.
Update: The good folks here in the forum were able to find "M1PZ-5843401-AA" includes the handle and the shroud with the cutout. Mind you you'll be paying a lot for this since it comes with the whole handle assembly. Modifying the part by cutting a small notch is very effective and easy enough to do in my opinion.
Good luck!
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