Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Assembly

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The fuel filler door assembly is damaged during the removal process and requires a new fuel filler door assembly installed.

1. Disconnect the battery.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01) .
   

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02) .
   

1. 3.Remove the LHR wheel and tire.
   Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the retainers and screws
   Torque: 17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)

1. Remove the retainers.
   

1. Remove the fuel filler door.
   Refer to: Fuel Filler Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
   

1. • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     
   • disconnect the vent hose.
     

1. Using a knife, slice the holes in the indicated areas.
   Use the General Equipment: Knife

1. Insert the screwdriver and release the clips while pulling the fuel filler door housing away from the vehicle
   Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver

1. Pull the fuel filler door housing away from the vehicle
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. NOTICE: Make sure that the fuel information labels are installed at the noted removal position.

   NOTE: This step is only necessary if the component needs to be replaced.

   Install the fuel labels on the fuel filler door hinge arm and rear panel.