Powertrain

Engine — Removal

88steps
~538min
5/5difficulty
2special tools
010203040502518N·mlb·ft
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Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal 300-OTC1585AE
Powertrain Lift
Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal 300-OTC1819E
Floor Crane 2200 lb, Folding
Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal 303-1502
Engine Lifting Device
TKIT-2012A-FL
TKIT-2012A-RYAD
Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal 307-569
Disconnect TOC line tool (1/2)
TKIT-2006U-F/FM
TKIT-2006U-FLM/LM
TKIT-2006U-ROW1
TKIT-2006U-ROW2
Strap wrench
Adjustable mounting arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool
Wood block

All vehicles

  1. Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
    Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
  2. Release the fuel system pressure.
    Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System — General Information — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) — I4, General Procedures).
  3. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  4. Remove and discard the bolt. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear input shaft.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
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  5. Remove the engine appearance cover.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  6. Recover the A/C system.
    Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - vehicles with R1234YF refrigerant (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures).
  7. 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).
  8. Remove the following components:
    1. Remove the air cleaner.
      REFER TO: Air Cleaner Element (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) - I4, Removal and Installation).
    2. Remove the upper air cleaner outlet tube.
      Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Tube (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering – 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
    3. Remove the battery tray.
      Refer to: Battery Compartment (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  9. Release the clips, disconnect the couplings and set the fuel tube aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  10. Remove the clip, disconnect the coupling and set the vacuum tube aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  11. Disconnect the electrical connector of the crankcase pressure sensor wiring harness and the wiring harness clip.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  12. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
    Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve (303-13A Evaporative Emissions — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L hp) — I4, Removal and Installation).
  13. Remove the stud and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  14. Release the clips and set the fuse block aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  15. Release the latches and open the battery cable terminal cover.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  16. Remove the nuts and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  17. Release the clips, remove the bolts and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  18. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Use the general equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  19. Remove the secondary latches of the transmission fluid cooler lines.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  20. Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler lines.
    Use special service tool: 307-569 Disconnect TOC line tool (1/2).
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  21. Remove the clip and disconnect the coolant tube.
    Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal and installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  22. Release the clips and disconnect the coolant tube.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  23. Remove the bolts and disconnect the shift cable end from the selector lever assembly.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  24. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core.
    Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal and installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  25. Loosen the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses from the transmission fluid warmer coolant control valve.
    Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal and installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  26. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Use the general equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  27. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  28. Disconnect the wiring harness bracket, disconnect the electrical connector, and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    • Disconnect the coolant hoses.
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool.
    • Release the tab, remove the clip and the degas bottle.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  29. Support the cooling module.
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  30. Remove the auxiliary drive belt.
    Refer to: Auxiliary Drive Belt (303-05A Auxiliary Drive — 1.5 L EcoBoost (118 kW/160 L PS) — I4, Removal and Installation).
  31. Remove the right and left front wheels and tires.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  32. Remove the clips and the stone shield.
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  33. Remove the clips and the deflector shields.
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  34. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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  35. Remove the clips and the radiator lower support.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  36. Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove the clips.
    Use common service equipment: hose clamp removal and installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  37. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Use the general equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  38. Disconnect the electrical connectors, remove the clips and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  39. Remove the nuts and set the A/C lines aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  40. Remove the drain plug, drain the engine oil, and install the drain plug.
    Use common shop equipment: oil drain equipment
    Torque: 21 lb-ft (28 N·m)
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  41. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Use general service equipment: strap wrench.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  42. Remove the bolts and the cross brace.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  43. Remove the nuts and set the muffler inlet pipe aside. Discard the nuts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  44. Remove and discard the muffler inlet pipe gasket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  45. Mark the subframe before removal.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  46. Mark the subframe before removal.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  47. Remove the bolts and set the auxiliary water pump aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  48. Remove the engine with transmission using the bolts.
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  49. Remove the nuts and the catalytic converter bracket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  50. Remove the bolt and set the wheel speed sensor aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  51. Remove the bolt and set the wheel speed sensor aside.
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  52. Remove the nut and set the left stabilizer bar aside.
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  53. Remove the nut and set the right stabilizer link aside.
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  54. Place a 2 x 8 board 40 in (1016 mm) long, two 2 x 6 boards 28 in (711.2 mm) long, a 1 x 6 board 28 in (711.2 mm) long and two 2 x 4 boards 12 in (304.8 mm) long on the 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift.
    Install special service tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift.
    Use common service equipment: wood block
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  55. Install the special service tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift.
    Use the general equipment: wooden block.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  56. Install the adjustable mount arm.
    Use common service equipment: adjustable mount arm
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  57. Remove the brake rotor.
    Refer to: Brake Rotor (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
  58. Remove the nuts, bolts and set the left front steering knuckle aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  59. Remove the nuts, bolts and set the right front steering knuckle assembly aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  60. Remove the transmission mount insulator nut.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    • Remove the nuts, bolts and engine mount.
    • Discard the nuts and bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    1. Remove and discard the rear subframe mounting bolts.
    1. Remove the bolts and the subframe support bracket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  61. Remove and discard the front subframe mounting bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  62. Using the powertrain lift, lower the engine and subframe assembly.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  63. Release the retainer and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  64. Remove the bolts securing the muffler inlet pipe insulator bracket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  65. Remove and discard the catalytic converter bolt.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  66. Remove the bolts and the catalytic converter. Discard the bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  67. Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  68. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal

Vehicles with automatic stop/start

  1. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool.
Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal

All vehicles

  1. Remove the nuts and set the starter cable aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    • Release the wiring harness clips, disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Slide the generator insulator upward, remove the nut and set the wiring harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  2. Remove the nut and set the harness aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  3. Remove the bolts, stud and starter motor.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  4. Remove the starter insulator.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  5. Mark the torque converter nuts for alignment. Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    • Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    • Disconnect and remove the PCV hose.
      Special Service Tool: Hose clamp removal/installation tool.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
    • Disconnect the wiring harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the TC bypass hose.
    • Loosen the clamp, remove the bolt and the turbocharger outlet pipe.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  6. Loosen the clamp, remove the bolts and the turbocharger inlet pipe.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  7. Remove the bolts and set the axle shaft support bracket aside.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  8. Remove the bolts and the bracket.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  9. Install the special service tool: 303-1502 Engine Lifting Device.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  10. Install the special service tool: 300-OTC1819E 2200 lb Floor Crane, Folding.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  11. Remove the bolts and the adjustable mount link.
    Special Service Tool: Adjustable mount link.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  12. Remove the engine with transmission using the bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  13. Remove the engine with transmission using the bolts.
    Ford Fusion. Engine. Removal
  14. Remove the bolt and separate the engine from the transmission.
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