Ford Escape: Exterior Lighting / Removal and Installation - Rear Lamp Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

NOTE: Left hand side shown, right hand similar.

Liftgate mounted rear lamp assemblies

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. 
   Remove the rear lamp assembly from the liftgate.
   
   1. Disconnect the rear lamp assembly electrical connector.
      
   2. Remove the nuts and while pulling outward releasing the clip, remove the rear lamp assembly from the liftgate.
      Torque: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)

Rear quarter panel mounted rear lamp assemblies

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

1. Release the wire routing clip and disconnect the rear lamp assembly electrical connector.
   

1. Using a non-marring tool, remove the outer screw trim cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the rear lamp assembly screw.
   Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

1. Gently pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle in an outboard direction. Remove the rear lamp assembly.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.