Ford Fusion: Front End Body Panels / Hood. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Open hood.
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On both sides.
Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
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NOTE:
An assistant is necessary for the support and removal of the hood.
Remove the nuts and the hood.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood insulation.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood pad assembly.
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check the hood alignment. Align the hood as necessary.
Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) shown, RH (right-hand) similar.
Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A)
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Remove the nuts...
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Engine removed for clarity.
Overview
Remove the hood and prop rod...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Transmission Cooling System Heated Flusher
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission FluidXT-10-QLVC
WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,
Flushing
NOTICE:
If the transmission plastic baffle melted due to an overheat
condition, install a new cooler...
Many forward-facing child
restraints include a tether strap
which extends from the back of
the child restraint and hooks to an
anchoring point called the top tether
anchor. Tether straps are available as an
accessory for many older child restraints...