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:
BCM
The BCM controls the following:
Ambient lighting
Battery management function
Delayed accessory function
Dimmable backlighting
Door Lock LED
Exterior lighting
Fog lamps (if equipped)
Headlamps
Heated rear windows
Heated exterior mirrors
Horn relay control
Interior lighting
Keypad switch and illumination
PATS
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door window control switch bezel assembly.
Starting from the front, release the locking tabs from the rear door window control switch bezel assembly.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Disconne..