Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Rear Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle access plug.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle.
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Hold the exterior rear door handle open.
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Turn the release screw enough to release the
exterior rear door handle and remove the exterior rear door handle.
Torque:
36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
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If required.
Remove the exterior rear door handle plug.
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Turn the release screw enough to release the exterior rear door handle plug.
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Remove the exterior rear door handle plug.
Installation
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NOTE:
Transfer parts as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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)...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connectors...
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
WARNING: Make sure that you
properly secure the luggage cover.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury in the event of a
sudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not place objects
on the luggage cover...