Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Headliner - Lowering
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook |
Interior Trim Remover |
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Remove the following items:
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On both sides.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the upper B-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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On both the sides.
Remove the C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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On LH side.
Position the headliner wiring harness aside.
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Disconnect the headliner wiring harness electrical connector.
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Release the headliner wiring harness retainers.
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On RH side.
Position the headliner wiring harness aside.
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Disconnect the headliner wiring harness electrical connectors.
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Release the headliner wiring harness retainers.
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On RH side.
Position the rear washer hose aside.
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Disconnect the rear washer hose.
Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling (501-16 Wipers and Washers, General Procedures).
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Release the rear washer hose from the retainers.
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
On both sides.
Remove the sun visor.
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Position the sun visor screw cover aside.
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Remove the sun visor screw.
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Rotate the sun visor downward.
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If equipped.
Disconnect the sun visor electrical connector.
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NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
On both sides.
Remove the screw and the sun visor clip.
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If equipped.
Release the clips and remove the rear view mirror cover.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Disconnect the rear view mirror electrical connector.
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On RH side.
Remove the front assist handle.
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Position the front assist handle down.
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Remove the front assist handle retainers.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
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On both sides.
Remove the rear assist handle.
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Position the rear assist handle down.
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Remove the rear assist handle retainers.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
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On RH side.
Disconnect the rear washer hose.
Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling (501-16 Wipers and Washers, General Procedures).
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Position front seats in the full reclined position.
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On both sides.
Fold the rear seat backrest in the fold flat position.
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Lower the headliner.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Materials
Name
Specification
3M™ Super-Fast Repair Adhesive04747
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Removal
Remove the following items:
On both sides...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel...
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Plastic Scraper
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Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV SiliconeTA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket RemoverZC-30-A, AZC-30-C
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Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep WipesZC-31-B
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Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.
Note: Do not lea..