Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Door Upper Moulding

Removal

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

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

1. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at front of the door.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

1. Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

1. Lift the moulding at the front edge using a non-marring trim tool and slide forward to disengage from the tab at the rear and remove the moulding.
   

1. Pull the rear door glass runner.
   

1. Remove the screw.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

1. NOTE: Use new retainer clips.

   • Remove and discard the retainer clips and dislodge the 4 way clip.
     
   • Remove the rear door upper moulding.
     

1. Pull the rear door glass runner.
   

1. Remove the screw.
   Torque: 8 lb.in (0.9 Nm)

1. NOTE: Use new retainer clips.

   • Remove and discard the retainer clips and dislodge the 4 way clip.
     
   • Remove the rear door upper moulding.
     

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.