Ford Ecosport: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - Rocker Panel Moulding
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Remove the front fender moulding.
Refer to: Front Fender Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the pushpin retainer and release the clips on the underside of the rocker panel.
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NOTICE:
Only use moderate force.
Using a non-marring trim removal tool, disengage the retainer clips and remove the rocker panel moulding.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Disengage the pushpin and the clips, position aside the rocker panel moulding...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove and discard the roof moulding.
Installation
NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed...
Other information:
Sound Deadeners and Insulators
NOTICE:
Mastic is made of a combustible material and should be
removed prior to carrying out welding procedures to the area. Heat zones
from welding near mastic may cause the mastic material to burn.
NOTICE:
Corrosion protection must be restored to the area after the
mastic material is applied...
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region)...