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Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Handle

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
    Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
  1. Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
  1. Remove the liftgate release handle bolts.
    Torque: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)
  1. Release the retaining tabs and remove the liftgate release handle.
    Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
  1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.


    Remove the liftgate release switch.
    1. Release the liftgate release switch retaining tabs.
    1. Remove the liftgate release switch.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Removal and Installation - Liftgate Latch

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    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...

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