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Door Panel Removal

mSaLL150

California Chapter member
229
6
Northern CA
Anybody know how the hell to get door panels off a 2008 escape? I am putting an amplifier and new door speakers into my brother's escape but i cant get the damn panels off. I have taken out all of the bolts, but it wont budge. Do i need to remove the handle/handle holder? How do i do this?

thanks

-mSaLL
 

bowtiehatr

Certified Ford Tech
859
21
Florence, South Carolina
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
  1. Remove the door sail panel.
    • If equipped, disconnect the power mirror electrical connector.
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  1. Open and remove the door handle finish panel.
    • Pull the door handle outward to fully access the door handle finish panel.
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  1. Remove the door handle screw.
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  1. Remove the door inside handle screw.
  1. Remove the 3 door trim panel screws.
  1. Remove the door trim panel.
    • Pull outward and then upward on the door trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the door handle from the door trim panel.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Press the 2 retaining tabs while pushing the door handle from the door trim panel.
    • Remove the door handle from the door trim panel by pulling it back through the door trim panel.
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  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
 

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