Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Strut
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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NOTICE:
Support the liftgate before removing the power
liftgate motor. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to
the components.
Using a pick hook separate the clip and remove the power liftgate motor.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
On both sides...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel...
Other information:
Accessing the Trip Computer
Vehicles With: 4.2 Inch Instrument Cluster Display Screen
Use the instrument cluster display controls to navigate the home screen.
Select the trip screen.
Press the menu button on the steering
wheel.
Select Trip 1 or Trip 2...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Spherical Cutter
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055
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