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:
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom
Action
Fit/Finish/Body >
Paint/Finish >
Exhaust >
Corrosion/Rust
GO to Pinpoint Test C
Start/Run/Move >
Noise >
Exh..
OVERVIEW
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules. The high-voltage cables and wiring are identified by orange
harness tape or orange w..