Ford Fusion: Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Flexplate. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Flexplate. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

303-103 (T74P-6375-A)
Holding Tool, Flywheel
T74P-77000-A
TKIT-2009TC-F

Removal

Remove the transmission.
Refer to: Transmission - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).

Remove the bolts and the flexplate. Discard the bolts.

Installation

NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finge-rtight at this stage.
Install the flexplate and the bolts finger-tight.

Install Special Service Tool: 303-103 (T74P-6375-A) Holding Tool, Flywheel.

Tighten the flexplate bolts in sequence shown in 4 stages.
Torque:
  Stage 1: 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
  Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
  Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
  Stage 4: 90°

Remove Special Service Tool: 303-103 (T74P-6375-A) Holding Tool, Flywheel.

Install the transmission.
Refer to: Transmission - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 6-Speed Automatic Transmission – 6F35, Removal and Installation).

After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.

Engine Mount. Removal and Installation

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