Ford Escape: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms / Removal and Installation - Front Door Glass Run and Bracket

Removal

NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.

1. Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement.
   Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the front door glass run and bracket.
   
   1. Release the front door glass run and bracket retaining tab.
      
   2. Release the front door glass run and bracket retaining tab.
      
   3. Remove the front door glass run and bracket from the front door latch.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. 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).