I actually just did it yesterday to mine. Now Im waiting for the part. You have to remove all the screws. There are around four screws. Then gently pry the panel away from the door itself. There are plastic post like things that help the panel stay in place. Sorry Im not an expert but like I said I just did it myself. You will a Phillips and flat head screw drivers. FYI two screws are hidden under caps.
How to remove alternator on 2001 ford escape 4 cylinder
with a crowbar
With extensive experiance and a manual
Use the lever rules
under the back passenger seat behind the driver
On a 2001 Ford Escape , 3.0 liter V6 engine : firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of vehicle > driver
1. remove the interior from door ( you will need to pop window controls out and unplug ) 2. you will see 3 bolts ( Hex head ) remove them , unplug electric wires and remove . 3. reverse to install
Remove the intake manifold.
Remove the wheel, Remove the hub, take hub to a press, then press it out, installation is opposite removal.
firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of Ford Escape ( V6 ) >driver
In the quart size tank under the hood behind the driver hadlight.
firewall 1-----2-----3 4-----5-----6 front of Ford Escape > driver