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.

1. Remove the exterior rear door handle access plug.
   

1. Remove the exterior rear door handle.
   
   1. Hold the exterior rear door handle open.
      
   2. 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)

1. If required.
   Remove the exterior rear door handle plug.
   
   1. Turn the release screw enough to release the exterior rear door handle plug.
      
   2. Remove the exterior rear door handle plug.
      

Installation

1. NOTE: Transfer parts as necessary.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.