Ford Escape: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the charge port.
Refer to: Charge Port - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) (414-03B
High Voltage Battery Charging System - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(PHEV), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front door.
Refer to: Front Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the fender baffle.
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Remove the bolt.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the bolts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the fender.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
If equipped
Remove the fender insulation.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Climate Control Tools and Equipment
Use the correct adapters with the Rotunda approved A/C Tools.
NOTE:
The climate control tools and equipment listed are regionally required
for Ford North America A/C service repairs. Make sure to use regionally
approved A/C tools and equipment that are based on regional and/or
environmental requirements...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-1075Remover/Installer, Rear Drive Unit Front
Removal
Front bushings
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar.
Remove the RDU .
Refer to: Axle Assembly (205-02 Rear Drive Axle/Differential, Removal and Installation)...
Categories
What Is the Master Access Code
The master access code is a factory-set
five-digit entry code. You can operate the
keypad with the master access code at
any time. The master access code is on the
owner’s wallet card in the glove box and
is available from an authorized dealer.
Displaying the Master Access Code
To display the factory-set code in the
information display:

Remove the rubber mat.
Insert the first programmed key in the
backup slot.
Press the push button ignition switch
once and wait a few seconds.
Press the push button ignition switch
again and remove the key.
Within 10 seconds, place a second
programmed intelligent access key in
the backup slot and press the push
button ignition switch.
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