Ford Escape: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rear Spoiler
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Open the rear tail gate.
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Release the clips and remove the upper liftgate trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the antenna button.
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Remove the spoiler to liftgate fasteners.
Torque:
22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the fasteners.
Torque:
53 lb.in (6 Nm)
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Detach the grommets and harness retainer clip.
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Remove the spoiler assembly.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and washer hose.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure to reconnect the washer hose and
electrical Connector before re-installing the High Mounted Stoplamp and
Spoiler.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-476
(T94P-9472-A)
Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen SensorTKIT-1994-LM/MTKIT-1994-FTKIT-1994-FLM/FM
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize LubricantXL-2
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Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock LubricantXL-1
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Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric CompoundXG-3-A
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System Operation
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
All
retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a
vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt
webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24
km/h (15 mph). The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) feature helps
reduce the forward movement of the driver and passengers...