Ford Escape: Bumpers / Removal and Installation - Front Bumper
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the push pins, release the tabs and remove the upper radiator air deflector.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Remove the push pins, release the tabs and remove the lower radiator air deflector.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Disconnect the horn electrical connector.
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On both sides.
Remove the bolts and the horn and bracket assembly.
Torque:
97 lb.in (11 Nm)
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Separate the wiring harness guides and position aside the wiring harness.
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Separate the wiring harness guides and position aside the wiring harness.
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Remove the cooling module.
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03C Engine Cooling, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Cooling Module (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation).
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With the help of an assistant.
Remove the bolts, the nuts and the front bumper.
Torque:
46 lb.ft (63 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the driver knee aitbag.
Refer to: Driver Knee Airbag (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Acessed behind the lower trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Roate the sensor and remove...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Wooden Block
Removal
NOTE:
If the catalytic converter is not being replaced, the HO2S
and the catalyst monitor sensor do not need to be removed from the
catalytic converter. Disconnecting the electrical connectors is still
necessary...