Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement
Removal
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LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in installation.
Release the cable tension by turning the release screw until the handle lever releases from the stop.
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Turn the release screw until the handle lever releases from the stop.
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Release the handle lever from the stop.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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Detach the cable from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
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Remove the cable eyelet from the lever.
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Press the locking tab down
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Slide the exterior front door handle reinforcement forward.
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Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
This step must be done correctly or the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.
Position the exterior rear door handle reinforcement in the service position.
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While keeping tension on the cable and holding the handle lever in the engaged position against the stop.
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Turn the release screw until the handle lever is positioned against the stop.
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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:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the exterior rear door handle access plug...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front door window regulator and motor...
Other information:
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the
engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could be
occurring...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
1.5L Ecoboost vehicles only
Release the retainer and position the heater hoses aside...