Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Handle
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
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 liftgate release switch electrical connector.
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Remove the liftgate release handle bolts.
Torque:
13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the liftgate release handle.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the liftgate release switch.
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Release the liftgate release switch retaining tabs.
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Remove the liftgate release switch.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the liftgate release switch...
Other information:
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
Removal
Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
Refer to: Windshield Washer Reservoir (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...
RDU - Component Location
Item
Description
1
RDU actuator motor
2
Speed sensor
3
RDU
4
AWD module
5
PTU (Power transfer unit)
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