Ford Escape: Instrument Panel and Console / Removal and Installation - Floor Console

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
     

1. Release the clips and remove the RH floor console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. NOTE: LH side of floor console.

   1. Remove the cover.
      
   2. Remove the bolt.
      

1. Release the clips and remove the LH floor console side trim panel.
   

1. Remove the bolts, release the clips and harness retainers and remove the trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. Release the clips and remove the rear floor console trim panel.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     

1. NOTE: LH side of floor console.

   Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the harness retainer and position aside the harness.
   

1. 
   Remove the bolts and remove the floor console.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the harness retainer and position aside the harness.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTE: Anytime the parking brake switch electrical connector has been disconnected, the EPB (electric parking brake) system is deactivated and a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is stored in the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module. Perform the following EPB (electric parking brake) step to restore the system and clear the ABS (anti-lock brake system) module DTC (diagnostic trouble code).

   Apply and release the parking brake twice within 5 seconds, pausing with the switch in the NEUTRAL position for approximately one-half second between each apply and release.