Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Module
Removal
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation module electrical connector.
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Remove the fasteners and hands free liftgate actuation module.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform a LIN new module initialization following the on-screen instructions.
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor electrical connector...
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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Drill the rivets, release the tabs and remove the lower rear bumper cover valence
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation upper sensor electrical connector...
Other information:
Removal and Installation
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger...
Programming
NOTE:
A passive key with a depleted battery(ies) only starts the vehicle when
in the backup starting location. The RKE functionality remains
inoperative until the key battery(ies) is replaced.
NOTE:
The diagnostic scan tool must have an active Internet connection...