Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel Grille
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the clips.
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Pull outward to release the locking clips and position
the upper portion of the cowl panel grille away from the A-pillar.
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Pull upward and remove the cowl panel grille.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting)
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Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the battery tray.
Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1)/2.0L
EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4 (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables,
Removal and Installation)...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
SYNC module [APIM] to universal serial bus (USB) hub cable (instrument panel side)
Remove the APIM .
Refer to: SYNC Module [APIM] (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...