Ford Fusion: 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

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

1. Remove the bolts and the flexplate. Discard the bolts.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finge-rtight at this stage.

   Install the flexplate and the bolts finger-tight.
   

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

1. 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°

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

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

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