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Bumper System: Specifications Ford Escape III

Exterior Body Panels 14 illustrations ~268 words

Torque Specifications

DescriptionNm
Fender splash shield bolts5
Fender-to-front bumper cover screws8
Front bumper cover upper bolts and washers2.5
Front bumper nuts25
Grille reinforcement panel lower bolts and adjusters23
Lower engine cover bolts5
Lower radiator support bolts25
Rear bumper cover side screws1.5
Rear bumper cover upper bolts3.2
Rear bumper nuts23
Trailer hitch-to-frame rail nuts23
Trailer hitch-to-frame rail bolts90
Windshield washer solvent reservoir bolt8

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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Scheme 33: Removal and Installation

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  1. 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) .
  2. Remove the fender moulding. Refer to «EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-569643) .
  3. Three on each side. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  4. To install, tighten the front bumper cover upper bolts and washers to 2.5 Nm (22 lb-in).
  5. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 37: Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to «BUMPER COVER - FRONT»(ref-569628-S32951561562013072700000) .
  2. If equipped, remove the active grille shutters. Refer to «FRONT END BODY PANELS»(ref-569581) .
  3. To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  4. Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  5. Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  6. To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  7. Two on each side. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Scheme 43: Removal

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  1. 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) .
  2. Remove the rear lamp assembly. Refer to «EXTERIOR LIGHTING»(ref-569589) .
  3. Remove the quarter panel moulding. Refer to «EXTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION»(ref-569643) .
  4. On each side. To install, tighten to 1.5 Nm (28 lb-in).
  5. To install, tighten to 3.2 Nm (28 lb-in).
  6. On each side.
  7. NOTE: Inspect the bumper cover clips for damage.
  8. NOTE: On each side. If required.

See also:
JACKING & LIFTING