Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Interior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel screws.
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior front door handle.
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If equipped.
Release the ambient lighting wiring harness routing clip.
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Remove the interior front door handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Non-functional lock cylinder
NOTE:
For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder housing...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior front door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
System Operation
Brake Over Accelerator
NOTE:
On some vehicles, for off road use the brake over
accelerator feature can be disabled along with the electronic stability
control system by pressing and holding the traction control OFF button
for 5 seconds...