Ford Escape 2010 Workshop Manual page 48

Carefully remove the spot welds in the window opening.
WARNING: Always wear protective equipment including eye protection with side shields, and a dust
mask when sanding or grinding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
9. NOTICE: Use extreme care to avoid cutting into the door shell.
Using a suitable disc grinder, grind along the perimeter of the outer door panel to separate the hem edges
as indicated.
10. NOTE: The use of a Heat Gun may be required to soften the door panel adhesive.
Prior to removing the outer door panel, use a sharp knife to cut the adhesive between the door shell and
outer panels, flutter beam, beltline reinforcement and intrusion beam.
• Using a flat-blade chisel or equivalent, remove the original panel
• Using a sharp knife or broad edge scraper, remove the remaining portion of the hem flange from the
door shell
• Remove any remaining adhesive from the door shell flange.