Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Upper Moulding
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
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Remove the exterior mirror.
Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
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Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.
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Position the glass run weatherstrip aside.
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Remove the screw on the upper door frame.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System
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Remove the LHF door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness clips.
All vehicles
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NOTE:
Use New retainer clips.
NOTE:
Standard front door upper moulding shown, keyless entry similar.
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Remove and discard the retainer clips and dislodge the 4-way clip.
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Remove the front door upper moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the push pins.
Remove the push pins...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hog Ring Plier
Removal
Passenger seat
Remove the OCS sensor.
Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
Driver seat
Remove the front seat...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the RH loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: Loadspace Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connector, separate the wiring guide, remove the bolts and the subwoofer speaker...