Ford Escape: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Rear 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 rear door.
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Remove the rear door check arm bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Remove the rear door trim panel.
Refer to: Rear Door Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door speaker.
Refer to: Rear Door Speaker (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rear door check arm cover.
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Remove the rear door check arm nuts.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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Remove the rear 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 side shown, RH side similar...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component...
Other information:
Firing order
Item
Value
Firing order
1 - 2 - 3
Spark Plug
Item
Value
Spark plug
12405
Spark plug gap
0.8 mm
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Removal
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
Remove the PATS transceiver.
Disconnect the PATS transceiver electrical connector.
Release the PATS transceiver tabs.
Slide the PATS transceiver off of the ignition housing.
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