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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007FUSION SEL, 2.3 Z, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 897 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CD4E)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGMAIN CONTROL COVERREMOVAL
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, Standard

Main Control Cover: Removal

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.

    2. 3.0L engines 

  2. Drain the engine coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.

    3. All vehicles 

  3. Remove the breather tube and disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
    4. Fig 1: Locating Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
    GF0024765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the intake tube and the air cleaner cover.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
    GF0024766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the battery tray bracket.
    7. Fig 3: Locating Battery Tray Bracket & Wiring Harness
    GF0024767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the battery tray bracket.
    8. Fig 4: Locating Battery Tray Bracket
    GF0024768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the vent hose from the main control cover.
    9. Fig 5: Locating Vent Hose To Main Control Cover
    GF0024769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    3.0L engines 

  9. Remove the lower radiator hose and position aside.
    10. Fig 6: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
    GF0024770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the wire harness retainer from the front engine mount.

    11. All vehicles 

  11. Remove the transaxle drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.
    12. Fig 7: Transaxle Drain Plug
    GF0024762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube bracket bolt.
    13. Fig 8: Locating Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
    GF0024771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the main control cover bolts, transmission fluid cooler bypass studs and the cover.
    14. Fig 9: Locating Main Control Cover Bolts, Studs & Cover
    GF0024772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.