Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Front Door Upper Moulding
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH similar.
All vehicles
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Remove the exterior mirror.
Refer to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
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Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.
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Position the glass run weatherstrip aside.
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Remove the screw on the upper door frame.
Torque:
8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)
Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle System
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Remove the LHF door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Detach the wiring harness clips.
All vehicles
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NOTE:
Use New retainer clips.
NOTE:
Standard front door upper moulding shown, keyless entry similar.
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Remove and discard the retainer clips and dislodge the 4-way clip.
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Remove the front door upper moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the push pins.
Remove the push pins...
Other information:
(If Equipped)
Heated Seat Precautions
WARNING: Use caution when using
the heated seat if you are unable to feel
pain to your skin because of advanced
age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord
injury, medication, alcohol use,
exhaustion or other physical conditions...
Window Bounce-Back
(If Equipped)
What Is Window Bounce-Back
The window stops and reverses some
distance if it detects an obstacle when
closing.
Overriding Window Bounce-Back
WARNING: If you override
bounce-back, the window does not
reverse if it detects an obstacle...