Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Loadspace Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Remove the luggage compartment floor cover.
   

1. 
   Remove the RH loadspace storage compartment.
   
   1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Lift upward and remove the RH loadspace storage compartment.
      

1. 
   Remove the LH loadspace storage compartment.
   
   1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Lift upward and remove the LH loadspace storage compartment.
      

1. Position the liftgate opening weather strip aside.
   

1. Release the tabs and remove the liftgate striker cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the loadspace tie down loops.
   
   1. Position the loadspace tie down loop bolt cover up.
      
   2. Remove the loadspace tie down loop bolt.
      Torque: 48 lb.in (5.4 Nm)

1. Remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel bolts.
   Torque: 9 lb.in (1 Nm)

1. Release the clips and remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.