Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook |
Interior Trim Remover |
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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NOTICE:
The door latch must be in the locked position prior
to disassembly or the door lock feature may not function correctly after
installation.
Lock the doors.
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Release the clips and remove the interior front door handle bolt cover.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
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Remove the interior front door handle bolt.
Torque:
40 lb.in (4.5 Nm)
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Remove the window control switch.
Refer to: Driver Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Passenger Door Window Control Switch (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door trim panel bolts.
Torque:
48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)
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Release the tab and remove the front door trim panel bolt cover.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
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Remove the front door trim panel bolt.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
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Remove the front door trim panel lower bolts.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Release front door trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTICE:
For re-installation, the retention tab must be
re-engaged to prevent the interior front door handle from becoming
non-functional.
Remove the front door trim panel.
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Disengage the retention tab.
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Position the interior front door cable aside.
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Disconnect the front door lock control switch electrical connector.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the front door ambient light electrical connector.
Installation
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NOTE:
Transfer parts as necessary.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
LH (left hand) Side
Remove the hood latch release handle...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Removal
Remove the engine.
Refer to: Engine (303-01C Engine, Removal).
Remove the bolts and the damper.
Installation
Install the damper and the bolts.
Torque:
Stage 1:
89 lb...