Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
15.
Remove lower B-pillar trim to gain access to screw that is horizontal in door panel and remove screw (Figure 1).
NOTE
ONE SCREW AT TOP FRONT CORNER OF DOOR PANEL, WHICH TOUCHES DASH, CANNOT BE REMOVED UNTIL DOOR IS OPEN.
16.
Remove the screw from front door latch release handle bezel and remove bezel.
17.
Remove door handle cup screw.
CAUTION
DO NOT TO SCRATCH DOOR WHEN POSITIONING ASIDE DOOR PANEL.
CAUTION
MOVING DOOR PANEL ASIDE MORE THAN 6 INCHES WILL CAUSE DOOR PANEL TO CREASE OR BREAK.
18.
To gain access to latch area, peel back water shield and position aside.
NOTE
TO PREVENT DAMAGING DOOR WHEN ACCESSING LATCH, PROTECT WITH FENDER COVER.
NOTE
IF LEVER WILL NOT MOVE FREELY, CYCLE THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON AND HANDLE TO FREE LEVER.
