Escape 2WD L4-122 2.0L DOHC VIN B SFI (2001)
19.
From outside vehicle, reach in with a small screwdriver, insert screwdriver into latch assembly at outside base of electrical connector below metal
actuating lever and pry up (Figure 2, passenger front door shown, all doors similar).
CAUTION
WHEN OPENING DOOR BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE DOOR PANEL.
20.
Open door, and move glass to the up position.
21.
Remove last screw and remove and the door trim panel.
22.
Remove front door latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems Removal and Installation.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles:
Install new latch. For additional information refer to section 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems "Front Door Latch Removal and
Installation."
1.
Install B-pillar trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "B-pillar Trim Panel Removal and
Installation."
2.
Install door trim panel. For additional information refer to section 501-05: Interior Trim and Ornamentation "Front Door Trim Panel Removal and
Installation."
3.
Install the seat(s) and install the seat track to floor bolts and torque to 48 N.m (35 Lb-ft).
4.
Install the rear seat track to floor nuts and torque to 48 N.m (35 Lb-ft).
5.
Disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. For additional information, refer to section 414-01: Battery, Mounting and
Cables General Procedures "Battery Disconnect".
Vehicles equipped with side air bags:
6.
Remove the special tool from the passenger seat side air bag module body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat side air bag
module electrical connector.
All vehicles:
7.
Remove the special tool from the passenger seat safety belt pretensioner body harness electrical connector and connect the passenger seat safety
belt pretensioner electrical connector.
