Ford Escape: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - High Mounted Stoplamp
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the rear spoiler.
Refer to: Rear Spoiler (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the high mounted stoplamp from the rear spoiler.
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Using a interior trim removal tool, release the clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the high mounted stoplamp electrical
connector and washer fluid hose. Remove the high mounted stoplamp.
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 liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Depower
WARNING:
Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an
accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never
compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely
follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an
accidental deployment...
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below.
NOTE:
Scratches deep enough to cause a thumb nail to catch cannot be repaired and the component must be replaced...