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:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Removal
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Remove the heater core tube seal.
Remove the screw and the heater core support bracket...