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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.

  1. Remove the front door trim panel.
    Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.
    1. Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel screws.
    1. Remove the interior front door trim panel upper finish panel.

  1. Remove the interior front door handle.
    1. If equipped.
      Release the ambient lighting wiring harness routing clip.
    1. Remove the interior front door handle.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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