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:
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate...
System Operation
Component Description
GSM
When the driver needs to change gear position the driver selects P
R
N or D by rotating a GSM dial. Each GSM
rotary dial has hall effect sensors that are used as inputs that the
dial has been rotated...