Ford Escape: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Glass Run and Bracket

Removal

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

1. Remove the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
   Refer to: Exterior Rear Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
   

1. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

   
   Remove the rear door glass run and bracket.
   
   1. Release the top retaining tab on the rear door glass run and bracket.
      
   2. Release the bottom retaining tab on the rear door glass run and bracket.
      
   3. Remove the rear door glass run and bracket.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. If the door is equipped with one touch up/down, carry out the power door window initialization. Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization - Vehicles With: One-Touch Open and Close Front Windows (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).