Removal And Installation

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Removal And Installation
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  1. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  2. CAUTION: The special tool must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.
  3. Position a floor jack and the special tool under the oil pan.
  4. Fig 1: Positioning Floor Jack & Special Tool (303-1295) Under Oil Pan
    GF0029124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the A/C tube retaining clamp bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
  6. Remove the 2 A/C tube retaining clamp bolts.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  7. Remove the nut, bolt and position the engine coolant degas bottle aside.
    • To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
  8. Detach the power steering hose retainer from the engine mount brace.
  9. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine mount brace.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  10. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount brace.
    • To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  11. Remove the 4 engine mount-to-engine nuts.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and the nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  12. Using the special tool, lower the engine 25 mm (1 in).
  13. NOTE: It is necessary to reposition the A/C tubes to remove the engine mount.
  14. Remove the nut, the 2 bolts and the engine mount.
    • To install, tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft) and the nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  15. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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