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:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the PTU...
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
Adjustment
All alignments
Open the rear door...