Ford Ecosport: Body Closures / General Procedures - Front Door Alignment
Inspection
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Check the body-to-front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Adjustment
All alignments
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Open the front door.
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Remove the bolts and the striker assembly.
Front door in and out, up and down alignment
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Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
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Adjust the door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
Front door fore, aft and tilt alignment
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Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the door.
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Carefully close the door.
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Adjust the door to specification.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
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Carefully open the door.
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Tighten the bolts.
Torque:
26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
All alignments
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Install the striker assembly and the bolts.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Check the body-to-front door dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
Inspection
Inspect the hood-to-body dimensions.
Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Scraper for Straight Edges
Hot Air Gun
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Materials
Name
Specification
Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
NOTE:
Roof removed ..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Detach and remove the ambient air temperature sensor.
Installation
To install..