Ford Escape: Body and Paint / Rear End Sheet Metal Repairs

Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Inner Reinforcement

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Removal and Installation - Back Panel and Reinforcement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Scraper for Straight Edges Hot Air Gun 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B, Henkel Teroson EP 5055 -  Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, ..

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Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Low Voltage High Current Fuse - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS) (BG)

Removal De-energize the High Voltage battery. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing (414-03A High Voltage Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). Disconnect the 12 volt battery. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). Release the tabs and battery junction box cover. ..

Ford Escape 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Hood Alignment

Inspection Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions. All alignments Open the hood. Remove the hood latch. Refer to: Hood Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation). Hood fore and aft, left and right alignments Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of t..