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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Spherical Cutter
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
NOTE:
The fender apron panel reinforcement is made of DP600 class
steel and may be sectioned. The following assumes full component
replacement.
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Differential Exploded View
Item
Description
1
Differential housing
2
Pinion shaft
3
Pinion gears
4
Side gears
Differential Cutaway View and External Sealing
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