Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel Grille
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the clips.
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Pull outward to release the locking clips and position
the upper portion of the cowl panel grille away from the A-pillar.
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Pull upward and remove the cowl panel grille.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
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Other information:
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions
Use the following guidelines when towing
your vehicle. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in vehicle damage
not covered by the vehicle warranty.
Note: Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle...
Removal
Remove the front door scuff plates.
Refer to: Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the front seats.
Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation)...