Ford Ecosport: Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Active On-Demand Coupling Configuration

Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Driveline / Rear Drive Axle/Differential / General Procedures - Active On-Demand Coupling Configuration

Configuration

Using the diagnostic scan tool, under the toolbox icon select powertrain then select active on demand coupling barcode Entry. Follow the instructions displayed on the diagnostic scan tool.

NOTICE: If the active active on demand coupling bar code information is not correct, rear drive unit (RDU) damage or driveability concerns can occur.
Enter the 4-digit alpha numeric bar code found on the label. The diagnostic scan tool verifies the digits entered are valid and displays a message if the information is not valid.

Follow the instructions displayed on the scan tool.

Road test the vehicle. Carry out the AWD drive cycle after downloading the active on demand coupling solenoid bar code information to the PCM.
Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems (308-07A Four-Wheel Drive Systems, Diagnosis and Testing).

Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Axle and Differential

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the housing, seals, and pinion flange for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next step If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH ...

General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling

Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

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Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual: General Procedures - Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating

Activation WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. NOTE: The driver and passenger seat Belt-Minder® deactivating/activating can be carried out using the scan tool...

Ford Ecosport 2014-2024 Service and Repair Manual: Removal and Installation - Audio Unit Antenna Cable

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: The original equipment audio unit antenna cable is part of the wiring harness and cannot be removed. This procedure refers to replacement of the cable only by overlaying the cable...

Removal and Installation - Steering Column Shaft

Removal

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

NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result.

NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent)

Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.