Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate LH upper trim panel.
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Release the tabs and remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws cover.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws.
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Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
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Release the liftgate lower trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Disconnect the power liftgate lower switch electrical connector.
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Disconnect the liftgate lower trim panel interior lamp electrical connector.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Remove the following items:
On both sides.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
Tie Rod End Remover
Removal
Remove the wheel and tire...