Ford Escape: Bumpers / Disassembly and Assembly - Front Bumper Cover
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
DISASSEMBLY
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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On both sides.
Remove the screws, release the tabs and remove the stone deflector.
Torque:
18 lb.in (2 Nm)
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Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the front parking aid sensor electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the front active park assist sensor electrical connectors.
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Disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector.
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Separate the harness guides, harness retainers and remove the front bumper cover harness.
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If equipped, on both sides.
Remove the screws and the foglamp assembly.
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On both sides.
Remove the screws and fog lamp bezel.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the isolator rings are installed correctly while installing the sensors.
If equipped.
Remove the front parking aid sensors and front active park assist sensors.
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Release the tabs.
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Remove the front parking aid sensors and front active park assist sensors from the bracket.
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Detach and remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper cover reinforcement.
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Release the trim pins and remove the hood seal.
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Release the tabs and remove the front bumper cover reinforcement mounting bracket.
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If equipped.
Drill the rivets and remove the license plate bracket.
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Remove the screws and the radiator close out panel.
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Remove the push pins, release the tabs and remove the front bumper cover protector.
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Release the tabs and remove the radiator grille.
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Drill the rivets, release the tabs and remove the lower bumper cover panel.
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Remove the push nuts and the front bumper cover emblem.
Use the General Equipment: Hot Air Gun
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On both sides.
Drill the rivets and remove the front bumper cover to fender bracket.
ASSEMBLY
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To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
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Adjust the fog lamp.
Refer to: Front Fog Lamp Adjustment (417-01 Exterior Lighting, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate module electrical connector...
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Module
DTC
Description
Action
BCM
B10AB:00
Remote Keyless Entry Synchronization: No Sub Type Information
GO to Pinpoint Test O
BCM
B10C7:01
Int..
Removal and Installation
NOTICE:
The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the
smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake
system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
NOTICE:
Special attention needs to be given to the sealing ports for
the oil supply, the oil return, a..