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

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 front door window glass.
   Refer to: Front Door Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the exterior mirror.
   Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
   Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the front door outer belt moulding screws.
   
   1. Remove the fore front door outer belt moulding screw.
      Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)
   2. Remove the aft front door outer belt moulding screw.
      Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Remove the front door outer belt moulding.
   

1. Remove the front door glass top run screw.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. Remove the front door glass top run screw.
   Torque: 12 lb.in (1.3 Nm)

1. 
   Remove the front door glass top run.
   
   1. Release the front door glass top run from the door run channel.
      
   2. Release the front door glass top run from the door run channel.
      
   3. Release the front door glass top run from the door run channel.
      
   4. Remove the front door glass top run.
      

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).