Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Ford Escape: Engine / Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Removal

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.

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

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine, Removal and Installation).

NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time. The bolts will be tightened during the timing chain installation procedure.
Remove the bolts and the VCT units.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Road test the vehicle.

Removal and Installation - Valve Tappets

Removal Remove the camshafts. Refer to: Camshafts (303-01B Engine - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4, Removal and Installation). If the camshafts and valve tappets are to be reused, make sure they are assembled in their original positions...

Removal - Engine

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Ford Escape 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Adjusting the Seatbelt Height

WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Press the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place. ..

Ford Escape 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module (SODCM)

Removal Side obstacle detection control module NOTE: This step is only necessary if the SODL or SODR is being replaced. NOTE: This procedure can be used for all locations of the component. Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the SODL or SODR following the on-screen instructions. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19..

Fastening the Seatbelts

Ford Escape. Fastening the Seatbelts

Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle, the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from, until it engages.