Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

1. Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the liftgate LH upper trim panel.
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws.
   

1. 
   Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
   
   1. Release the liftgate lower trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. If equipped.
      Disconnect the power liftgate lower switch electrical connector.
      
   3. Disconnect the liftgate lower trim panel interior lamp electrical connector.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.