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:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the rear door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Rear Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
Remove the exterior rear door handle...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass CleanerZC-23
ESR-M14P5-A
Removal
Remove the interior rear view mirror.
Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation)...