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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
If the catalytic converter is not being replaced, the HO2S
and the catalyst monitor sensor do not need to be removed from the
catalytic converter. Disconnecting the electrical connectors is still
necessary...
Check
NOTE:
The object used in this system check can be
fabricated using a 9 cm diameter (3 in I.D.) pipe, 100 cm (39 in) in
length (available as Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, or similar from a
hardware or plumbing supply.
NOTE:
The following system check should be carried out with the vehicle on a level surface...