Ford Ecosport: General Information / Description and Operation - Diesel Fuel System Health and Safety Precautions

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Service Information / General Information / Description and Operation - Diesel Fuel System Health and Safety Precautions

WARNING: Do not work on the fuel system until the pressure has been released and the engine has cooled. Fuel in the high-pressure fuel system is hot and under very high pressure. High-pressure fuel may cause cuts and contact with hot fuel may cause burns. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

Description and Operation - Gasoline and Gasoline-Ethanol Fuel Systems Health and Safety Precautions

WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel...

Description and Operation - Pyrotechnic Device Health and Safety Precautions

WARNING: Service and handling of Pyrotechnic Components is restricted to qualified personnel. The required qualifications vary by region...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Transfer Case

Principles of Operation The AWD system may be referred to as a 4WD system in other service information and owner literature or messages located on the message center. The transfer case or power transfer unit is a gearbox that is attached to the transmission...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Leakage Inspection

Leak Check Test With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. REFER to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). Inspect the gasket and sealing areas for evidence of leakage...

Removal and Installation - Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Unit

Removal

NOTICE: 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.

Remove the timing chain.
Refer to: Timing Chain (303-01C Engine - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and VCT units.
Discard the bolts.