Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Liftgate Trim Panel
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the liftgate LH upper trim panel.
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Release the tabs and remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws cover.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the liftgate lower trim panel screws.
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Remove the liftgate lower trim panel.
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Release the liftgate lower trim panel clips.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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If equipped.
Disconnect the power liftgate lower switch electrical connector.
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Disconnect the liftgate lower trim panel interior lamp electrical connector.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Remove the following items:
On both sides.
Remove the A-pillar trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
On both sides.
Disconnect the liftgate anti-pinch switch electrical connector.
On both sides...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-12-QULV
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Check
Start the engine and allow to run for 1 minute. Turn engine off and wait 5 minutes.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...