Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Vehicles with passive entry
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Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
The front door is shown transparent for clarity.
Disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector.
All vehicles
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Remove the exterior front door handle access plug.
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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Hold the exterior front door handle open and
turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle.
Torque:
36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
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Remove the exterior front door handle.
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If equipped and if required.
Remove the exterior front door handle plug.
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Turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle plug.
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Remove the exterior front door handle plug.
Installation
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NOTE:
Transfer parts as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Vehicles with passive entry
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If the door is equipped with one touch up/down, carry out the power
door window initialization.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization - Vehicles With: One-Touch
Open and Close Front Windows (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms,
General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Repair individual door lock cylinders by discarding the
inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door lock cylinder
using the appropriate lock repair service kit...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door latch.
Refer to: Front Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
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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...