Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Front Door Check Arm
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Open the door.
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Remove the check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door speaker.
Refer to: Front Door Speaker (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front door check arm cover.
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Remove the front door check arm nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the front door check arm assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Door Lift
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH shown, RH similar...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
Open the fuel filler door.
Release the retaining tab and slide the fuel filler door from the fuel filler door hinge...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the TRM (trailer module) is being replaced.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the TRM following the on-screen instructions...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
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...