Ford Ecosport: Exterior Trim and Ornamentation / Removal and Installation - A-Pillar Moulding
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
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Lower the door window glass.
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Remove the upper belt moulding screw at rear of the door.
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Using a non-marring trim tool, disengage the moulding from the channel in the door and remove the moulding.
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Position aside the glass run weatherstrip.
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Remove and discard the A-pillar moulding.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure that a new component is installed.
Install the A-pillar moulding.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Repair
NOTE:
Mouldings located on the front and rear window frames may
experience minor scratches from vehicle shipment or car wash racks. The
imperfections may be repaired instead of replacing components by
following the steps below...
Removal
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Carefully open the liftgate.
Remove the D-pillar moulding screws and remove the D-pillar moulding...
Other information:
Activation
NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the
clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to Specifications in Group
412.
Remove the A/C clutch...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Electronic Leak Detector
Inspection
NOTE:
Use a Rotunda-approved Electronic Leak Detector for R-1234yf refrigerant SAE Certified to J2913.
NOTE:
Good ventilation is necessary in the area where electronic A/C
leak testing is to be carried out...