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:
Press the control button to unlatch the
liftgate and then lift to open.
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...
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the keyless entry rear antenna.
Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector...