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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-830Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm
204-833Remover/Installer, Bushing Lower Arm
204-834Remover/Installer, Front Lower Arm Bushing
Hydraulic Press
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the
active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The
active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp. The opening ramp
is the point where the lifter just begins to lift until the point it
reaches the nose of the lobe...