Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the bolts and the spare wheel and tire.
Torque:
41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
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Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the spare wheel mounting bracket nuts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the spare wheel mounting bracket.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear door.
Refer to: Rear Door (501-03 Body Closures, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear door latch.
Refer to: Rear Door Latch (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation).
Remove the rear door latch from the exterior rear door handle reinforcement.
Disconnect the cable from the mounting bracket.
Route the cable o..
Removal
NOTE:
The starter and generator electrical connector and
terminals are integrated into the engine wiring harness and the battery
positive terminal is integrated into the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
Remove the negative battery cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Installation
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