Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual / Body and Paint / Body Closures / Removal and Installation - Spare Wheel Mounting Bracket

Removal

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

Remove the bolts and the spare wheel and tire.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

Remove the liftgate trim panel.
Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Remove the spare wheel mounting bracket nuts.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Remove the bolts and the spare wheel mounting bracket.
Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Rear Door Hinge

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)...

Interior Trim and Ornamentation

Other information:

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Ford Diagnostic Equipment Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. If installing a new PCM , connect a battery charger to the battery to make sure it is charged to maintain proper battery voltage. Refer to: Battery Charging (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures..

Ford Ecosport 2014-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Fuel Tank

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Transmission Jack Retaining Strap Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00C Fuel System - General Information - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS), General Procedures). Dr..

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.