Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Power Liftgate Motor
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the LH C-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector and route the power liftgate motor electrical harness through the body.
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NOTICE:
Support the liftgate before removing the power
liftgate motor. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to
the components.
Using a pick hook separate the clip and remove the power liftgate motor.
Use the General Equipment: Pick Hook
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Carry-out the power liftgate initialization.
Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Door Lift
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar...
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
After releasing the clips and hooks position the
assembly forward off the locating dowels then up or damage to the trim
plate may occur...
The system enables voice and steering
wheel control of SYNC AppLink enabled
smartphone apps. When an app is running
through AppLink, you can control main
features of the app through voice
commands and steering wheel controls.
Note: You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink...