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...
   
 
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NR: 2018-06-I-000224
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   Special Tool(s) /
 General Equipment
 
 Tie Rod End Remover
 
 
 Transmission Jack
 
Materials
 
 Name
 Specification
 
 
 Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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 Removal
 NOTICE:
 
 Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the 
performance of vital components and systems...