Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds

Ford Escape: Interior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shrouds

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Flat Headed Screw Driver
Interior Trim Remover

Removal

Fully extend and lower the steering column.

Release the upper gap hider from the IPC and position aside.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Release the upper steering column shroud front clips.
1. Rotate the steering wheel 90 degrees to the left.
1. Release the LH clip.
  Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
1. Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees to the right.
1. Release the RH clip.
  Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

Release the outer clips on each side and remove the steering column upper shroud.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

Position the manual steering column adjuster lever in the down position.

Remove the bolts and the lower steering column shroud.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Exterior Trim and Ornamentation

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Master Access Code

What Is the Master Access Code

The master access code is a factory-set five-digit entry code. You can operate the keypad with the master access code at any time. The master access code is on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box and is available from an authorized dealer.

Displaying the Master Access Code

To display the factory-set code in the information display:

Ford Escape. Master Access Code

Remove the rubber mat. Insert the first programmed key in the backup slot. Press the push button ignition switch once and wait a few seconds. Press the push button ignition switch again and remove the key. Within 10 seconds, place a second programmed intelligent access key in the backup slot and press the push button ignition switch.