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:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove and discard the muffler and catalytic converter flange clamp.
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Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the condenser.
Refer to: Condenser - 1.5L Duratec (90kW/120PS) – I3 (412-00 Climate
Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Condenser - 2.0L Duratec-HE (129kW/175PS) (412-00 Climate
Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation)...