Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Front Door
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Open the front door.
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Remove the check arm bolt.
Torque:
17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
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Disconnect the front door electrical connector.
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Remove the door hinge pivot bolts.
Use the General Equipment: Door Lift
Torque:
22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
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Remove the door hinge pivot bolts.
Use the General Equipment: Door Lift
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Check the body-to-front door dimensions. Align the door as necessary.
Refer to: Front Door Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Inspection
Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Open the front door...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
Factory welds may be substituted with resistance or metal
inert gas (MIG) plug welds...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-161
(T97P-1175-A)
Installer, HalfshaftTKIT-1997-LM2TKIT-1997-F/FM2TKIT-1997-FLM2
205-D070
(D93P-1175-B)
Remover, Front Wheel Hub
211-001
(TOOL-3290-D)
Remover, Tie-Rod End
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...