Ford Ecosport: Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender Splash Shield

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual / Body and Paint / Front End Body Panels / Removal and Installation - Fender Splash Shield

Removal

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

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

Remove the Wheels and Tires.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

Remove the Front Fender Moulding.
Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

- Remove the screws and washers.
- Remove the clips.
- Remove the rivet push pins.
- Remove the screws and washers.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Cowl Panel Grille

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm. Refer to: Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...

Removal and Installation - Engine Undershield

If equipped, remove the retainers and the under body shield. Torque: Stage 1: 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm) Stage 2: 22 lb...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Driveshaft Angle Measurement

Check NOTE: This procedure does not apply to CV joints, flex couplers or double cardan joints that are used in some driveshafts. This check is for single-cross and roller-style joints found in the driveshafts. NOTE: Prior to checking driveline angularity, inspect the U-joints for correct operation...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Transmission Line Pressure Test

Line Pressure Test NOTE: Perform the line pressure test prior to performing the stall speed test. If the line pressure is low at stall, do not perform the stall speed test or transmission damage will occur. Do not maintain WOT in any transmission range for more than 5 seconds...

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.