Ford Escape: Body Closures / General Procedures - Rear Door Alignment
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
Adjustment
All alignments
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Open the rear door.
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Remove the fasteners and striker assembly.
Rear door in and out, up and down alignment
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Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Adjust the door as required.
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Tighten the fasteners.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment
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Open the front door.
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Remove the B-pillar trim panel
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Carefully close the rear door.
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Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door.
Loosen:
:
2 turn(s)
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Carefully close the door.
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Adjust the door as required.
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Carefully open the front door.
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Carefully open the rear door.
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Tighten the fasteners.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Tighten the fastener.
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
All alignments
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Install the striker assembly.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
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Install the removed components.
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure clears and then sets new open and close end points in the RGTM memory.
Turn the ignition ON.
Using a scan tool perform the RGTM self test to complete power liftgate
initialization...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Door Lift
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar...
Other information:
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment listed in the Ford Warranty and Policy Manual.
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
System Operation
System Diagram
Gas Vehicles
Item
Description
1
IPC
2
Passive Key
3
RTM (remote start vehicles only)
4
GWM
5
GWM
6
PCM
7
PATS Center Antenna
8
Keyless Entry Rear Antenna
9
Exterior Front Door Handle Antennas
10
Ignition Switch
11
PATS Enable
12
BCM
13
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