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:
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and
let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch.
Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.Note: This action fully releases the hood...
Introduction
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer
to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
For additional information, refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...