Torque Specifications
| Description | Nm |
|---|---|
| Fender splash shield bolts | 5 |
| Fender-to-front bumper cover screws | 8 |
| Front bumper cover upper bolts and washers | 2.5 |
| Front bumper nuts | 25 |
| Grille reinforcement panel lower bolts and adjusters | 23 |
| Lower engine cover bolts | 5 |
| Lower radiator support bolts | 25 |
| Rear bumper cover side screws | 1.5 |
| Rear bumper cover upper bolts | 3.2 |
| Rear bumper nuts | 23 |
| Trailer hitch-to-frame rail nuts | 23 |
| Trailer hitch-to-frame rail bolts | 90 |
| Windshield washer solvent reservoir bolt | 8 |
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/escape/iii-2012-2015/remont/oem-general-information/#jacking-lifting) .
- Remove the fender moulding. Refer to «EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-569643) .
- Three on each side. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- To install, tighten the front bumper cover upper bolts and washers to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to «BUMPER COVER - FRONT»(ref-569628-S32951561562013072700000) .
- If equipped, remove the active grille shutters. Refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(ref-569581) .
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
- Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
- Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(/ford/escape/iii-2012-2015/remont/oem-general-information/#jacking-lifting) .
- Remove the rear lamp assembly. Refer to «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(ref-569589) .
- Remove the quarter panel moulding. Refer to «EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-569643) .
- On each side. To install, tighten to 1.5 Nm (28 lb-in).
- To install, tighten to 3.2 Nm (28 lb-in).
- On each side.
- NOTE: Inspect the bumper cover clips for damage.
- NOTE: On each side. If required.
See also:
• JACKING & LIFTING