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:
Symptom Chart(s)
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom Chart: NVH
Symptom Chart
Condition
Actions
Driveline clunk - loud clunk when shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE
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Head Restraint Components
The front seat head restraints consists of:
An energy absorbing head restraint.
Two steel stems.
Guide sleeve adjust and unlock
button.
Adjusting the Head Restraint
WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when yo..