Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Assembly
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat Headed Screw Driver |
Knife |
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.
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Disconnect the battery.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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3.Remove the LHR wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the retainers and screws
Torque:
17 lb.in (1.9 Nm)
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Remove the retainers.
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Remove the fuel filler door.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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disconnect the vent hose.
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Using a knife, slice the holes in the indicated areas.
Use the General Equipment: Knife
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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
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Pull the fuel filler door housing away from the vehicle
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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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.
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...
Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting (100-02)
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Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor electrical connector...
Other information:
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...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
Release the clips and remove the liftgate center upper trim panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Release the clips and remove the liftgate RH upper trim panel...