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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Left hand side shown, right hand similar.
Liftgate mounted rear lamp assemblies
Remove the liftgate trim panel...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation)...