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...
Other information:
Adjustment
Vertical Alignment
NOTE:
In order to align the CCM
, the front bumper cover must be removed to access the sensor and the
vehicle must be in a wheel alignment bay station so that the vehicle is
level.
NOTE:
Damage to the CCM bracket may affect correct alignment...
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.
Right-hand side. To open the
fuel filler door, press the center
rear edge of the fuel filler door
and then release...