Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Interior Rear Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the rear trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the interior rear door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior rear door trim panel upper finish panel screws.
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Remove the interior rear door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior rear door handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior front door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior rear door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
Release the fuel system pressure...
General Hints
Note: Prolonged use of recirculated air may
cause the windows to fog up.
Note: You may feel a small amount of air
from the footwell air vents regardless of the
air distribution setting.
Note: To reduce humidity build-up inside
your vehicle, do not drive with the system
switched off or with recirculated air always
switched on...