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
Interior Trim Remover
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Inspect the front door-to-body dimensions...
Removal
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage system utilizes approximately
450 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its components and
modules...