Ford Escape: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Fuel Filler Door Latch
Removal
NOTE:
The fuel filler door latch is serviced with the fuel filler door assembly.
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Remove the fuel filler door assembly.
Refer to: Fuel Filler Door Assembly (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation).
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the front door trim panel.
Refer to: Front Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the air cleaner inlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Intake Pipe (303-12C Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and
Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1), Removal and
Installation)...
Towing a Trailer Precautions
WARNING: Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label.
WARNING: Towing trailers
beyond the maximum
recommended gross trailer
weight exceeds the limit of your
vehicle and could result in engine
damage, transmission damage,
structural damage, loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover
and personal injury...