Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Interior Front Door Handle
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel screws.
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Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.
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Remove the interior front door handle.
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If equipped.
Release the ambient lighting wiring harness routing clip.
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Remove the interior front door handle.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
Removal
Non-functional lock cylinder
NOTE:
For non-functional ignition lock cylinders, replace the ignition lock cylinder housing...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) shown, right hand (RH) similar.
NOTE:
Typical interior front door handle latch release cable clip shown, others similar...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
418-537Drill Bushing, Powertrain Control Module
Ford Diagnostic Equipment
6 mm Drill Bit
Removal
All vehicles
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...