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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
Always allow the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system. Do not unscrew the coolant pressure relief cap when the engine
is operating or the cooling system is hot...
How Does Driver Alert Work
Driver Alert calculates your alertness level
based on your driving behavior in relation
to the lane markings and other factors
through use of the front camera sensor
behind the interior mirror.
Driver Alert Precautions
WARNING: You are responsible for
controlling your vehicle at all times...