Powertrain

Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation

55steps
~340min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
0102030405064N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation 303-1556
Timing Belt Locking Tool
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-RYAD
Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation 303-748
Crankshaft Locking Tool
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-RHD
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool
4 mm drill

Removal

  1. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  2. Drain the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) — I4, General Procedures).
  3. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  5. Disconnect the wire harness assembly hose and disconnect the electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  6. Remove the following components:
    1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
      Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4, Removal and Installation).
  7. Remove the crankcase vent hose.
    Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  8. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the bypass hose. Disconnect the wire harness pin retainers and loosen the clamp.
    Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  9. Remove the bolts and the TC intake elbow.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  10. Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  11. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting – Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  12. Remove the nuts and the half shaft bearing support.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  13. Remove the bolts and set the bracket support aside.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  14. Remove the engine block bolt.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  15. Install the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  16. NOTICE: Rotate the crankshaft clockwise only.

    Slowly rotate the crankshaft until it stops.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  17. Remove the following components:
    1. Remove the generator.
      Refer to: Generator - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4 (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
    2. Remove the engine mount.
      Refer to: Engine Mount (303-01A — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) — I4, Removal and Installation).
  18. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Disconnect the wire harness retainer and remove the nut.
    1. Remove the bolt and the support bracket.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Remove the timing belt cover stud.
    1. Disengage the cover from the retainer and open it.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Remove the coolant pump bolts and pulley.
    1. Remove the engine mount stud.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness clips.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    1. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  19. Remove the timing belt cover.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  20. Install a new timing belt if the old belt is contaminated with coolant or oil.
    Refer to Timing Belt (303-01A Engine - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) - I4, Removal and Installation).
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. NOTICE: Use only the specified special tool.

      NOTICE: Make sure the crankshaft does not rotate while installing the special tool.

      Install the special service tool: 303-1556 Locking Tool, Timing Belt.
    1. NOTICE: Note the position of the components before removal.

    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  22. NOTICE: Do not rotate the crankshaft or camshafts with the timing belt removed.

    Rotate the timing belt tensioner and install the retaining pin.
    Use common equipment: 4 mm drill
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  23. Remove the bolt and the timing belt tensioner.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  24. NOTICE: Protect the timing belt and the lower timing belt cover from coolant contamination.

    • Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Discard the bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  25. Remove and discard the gasket.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation

Installation

  1. Install a new gasket.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  2. Install the coolant pump and new bolts.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 53 lb-in (6 N·m)
    Stage 2: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  3. Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Install the timing belt tensioner and tighten the bolt.
      Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    1. Remove the retaining pin.
      Remove the main equipment: 4 mm drill.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Remove the special service tool: 303-1556 Timing Belt Locking Tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  4. Remove the special service tool: 303-748 Crankshaft Locking Tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  5. Install and tighten the engine block bolt.
    Torque: 177 lb-in (20 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  6. Wash off engine coolant residue from the timing belt and associated drive components.
  7. Install the timing belt cover.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Install the timing belt cover bolts.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    1. Install the bolt.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    1. Install and tighten the engine mount stud.
      Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)
    1. Install the coolant pump pulley and tighten the bolts.
    1. Set the wiring aside and attach the wire harness retainer.
    1. Install and tighten the bolt.
    1. Attach the wiring harness retainers.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Close the cover and attach the retainer.
    1. Install and tighten the timing belt cover stud.
      Torque: 89 lb-in (10 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Install the support bracket and tighten the nut.
      Torque: 62 lb-in (7 N·m)
    1. Install the bolt and attach the wire harness retainer.
      Torque: 17 lb-ft (23 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  8. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  9. Install the following components:
    1. Install the engine mount.
      Refer to: Engine Mount (303-01A Engine — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) — I4, Removal and Installation).
    2. Install the alternator.
      Refer to: Alternator — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) — I4 (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).
  10. Install the support bracket and tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  11. Install the half shaft bearing support and tighten the nuts.
    Torque:
    Stage 1: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    Stage 2: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    Stage 3: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  12. Install the underbody shield and clips.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  13. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (24 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  14. Install the TC intake elbow and tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 71 lb-in (8 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
    1. Tighten the clamp.
      Torque: 44 lb-in (5 N·m)
    1. Connect the bypass hose and attach the wire harness retainers.
      Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  15. Install the vent hose.
    Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  16. Install the following components:
    1. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe.
      Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4, Removal and Installation).
  17. Connect the electrical connector and attach the wiring harness clip.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  18. Connect the electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  19. Install the engine outer cover.
    Ford Fusion. Coolant Pump. Removal and Installation
  20. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
    Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Air Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) - I4, General Procedures).

Test yourself

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