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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the active grille shutter.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Camera.
Radar sensor (if equipped).
If a message regarding a blocked sensor
or camera appears in the information
display, something is obstructing the radar
signals or camera images. The radar sensor
is behind the fascia cover in the center of
the lower grille...