Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
10.
Disconnect the passenger seat side air bag module electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the
passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
All vehicles:
11.
Disconnect the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F470) to the
passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
12.
Disconnect the driver seat safety belt pretensioner electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F470) to the driver
seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector.
Vehicles equipped with side air bags:
13.
Disconnect the driver seat side air bag module electrical connector located under seat and connect the special tool (# 418-F468) to the driver seat
side air bag module body harness electrical connector.
All vehicles:
14.
Connect the battery ground cable.
15.
Remove the front seat rear seat-track to floor nuts.
CAUTION
USE CARE WHEN HANDLING THE SEAT AND TRACK ASSEMBLY. DROPPING THE ASSEMBLY OR SITTING ON A SEAT NOT
SECURED IN THE VEHICLE MAY RESULT IN DAMAGED COMPONENTS.
16.
Remove the front seat rear seat-track to floor bolts and remove the seat through rear doors.
17.
Remove the safety belt D-ring cover(s) and bolt(s).
18.
Position the front and rear door weatherstrips aside and remove the upper B-pillar trim panel(s).
19.
Remove the front and rear door scuff plate trim panel(s).
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Remove the pin-type retainers
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Remove the front door scuff plate trim panel(s)
20.
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.
21.
Remove the screw from front door latch release handle bezel and remove bezel.
22.
Remove door handle cup screw.
CAUTION
DO NOT SCRATCH DOOR WHEN POSITIONING ASIDE DOOR PANEL.
CAUTION
MOVING DOOR PANEL ASIDE MORE THAN 6 INCHES WILL CAUSE DOOR PANEL TO CREASE OR BREAK.
23.
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.
24.
From outside vehicle, reach in with a small screwdriver, insert screwdriver into latch assembly at outside base of electrical connector below metal
actuating fever and pry up (Figure 2, passenger front door shown, all doors similar).
