Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Release Switch
Removal
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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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Remove the liftgate release switch.
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Disconnect the liftgate release switch electrical connector.
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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.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
Accessory drive belt safety shield
2
Generator
3
Accessory drive belt
4
A/C compressor
5
Coolant pump pulley
6
Crankshaft pulley
7
Accessory drive belt tensioner
8
Accessory drive belt idler pulley
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Removal
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the rear parking aid sensor.
Release the tabs.
Remove the sensor.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that the isolator rings are installed cor..
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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