Ford Escape: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - License Plate Lamp
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the tabs and remove the license plate lamp.
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 headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Inspection
Cratering - fatigue failure
Spot glazing - incorrect seating
Scratching - dirty engine oil
Base exposed - poor lubrication
Both edges worn - journal damaged
One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated
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Removal
Release the clips and remove the floor console upper rear trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the PATS center antenna.
Remove the nuts.
Lift upward on the PATS center antenna.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation
To install, reverse t..