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

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.

1. Remove the rear scuff plate trim panel.
   Refer to: Rear Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the loadspace scuff plate trim panel.
   Refer to: Loadspace Scuff Plate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the liftgate opening weather strip aside.
   

1. Fold the rear seat backrest into the fold flat position.
   

Left hand side

1. 
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   
   1. Release the loadspace trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the luggage compartment power point electrical connector.
      

Right hand side

1. 
   Remove the loadspace trim panel.
   
   1. Release the loadspace trim panel clips.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
   2. Disconnect the luggage compartment interior lamp electrical connector.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Inspect and position the rear door weather strip lip so that it overlaps the top of the loadspace trim panel.