Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Strut

Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Strut

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Pick Hook

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

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

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Liftgate Anti-Pinch Switch

Removal Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). On both sides...

Removal and Installation - Power Liftgate Motor

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:

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Instrument Panel Upper Section

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Driver Side Register

Removal Release the clips and remove the trim panel. Remove the bolts and the display unit. Disconnect the electrical connector. Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm) Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the center instrument panel trim panel...

Vehicle Identification

Locating the Vehicle Identification Number

The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.

Ford Escape. Vehicle Identification