How to Remove the Headliner on a Ford Escape
by Alibaster Smith![itstillruns article image](http://img-aws.ehowcdn.com/877x500/cpi.studiod.com/www_ehow_com/photos.demandstudios.com/getty/article/170/224/89697728_XS.jpg 877w)
Your Ford Escape's headliner provides an aesthetic touch to the inside of the passenger cabin. The headliner itself rarely needs to be replaced. But if you get a tear in it, or it becomes damaged somehow, you'll need to buy a replacement headliner from a Ford dealership. Alternatively, try to purchase a replacement headliner from an auto parts store. The headliner in the Escape is held in place with the interior molding and trim pieces, as well as glue. You'll need a special tool, called a trim removal tool, to remove the headliner. This tool is available at any auto parts store.
Step 1
Pry the center dome light cover off the dome light.
Step 2
Unscrew the retaining screws in the dome light fixture and pull the dome light down.
Step 3
Unplug the electrical connector from the back of the dome light fixture.
Step 4
Wedge the trim removal tool underneath the headliner trim.
Step 5
Pry the headliner trim off the headliner. It's held in place with retaining clips, so you may need to pry pretty hard to remove it.
Step 6
Wedge the trim removal tool under the headliner and pry the headliner off the roof of the Escape.
References
- "Ford Escape, Mazda Tribute 2001-2007, Mercury Mariner 2005-2007 Repair Manual"; Mike Stubblefield, John H,. Haynes; 2008
Things You'll Need
- Trim removal tool
- Screwdriver (Phillips head)
- Screwdriver (flat head)
Writer Bio
I am a Registered Financial Consultant with 6 years experience in the financial services industry. I am trained in the financial planning process, with an emphasis in life insurance and annuity contracts. I have written for Demand Studios since 2009.