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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1514 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRTRANSAXLE REAR SUPPORT INSULATORREMOVAL
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Transaxle Rear Support Insulator: Removal

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 7 splash shield bolts and the splash shield.
    Fig 1: Locating Splash Shield Bolts
    G06257240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the 2 lower transaxle rear support insulator bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Lower Transaxle Rear Support Insulator Bolts
    G06275885Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the 2 Power Distribution Box (PDB) bolts and the lower nut. Pull the PDB  upward to unclip the pushpin.
    Fig 3: Locating Power Distribution Box Bolts
    G06275886Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Locating Electrical Connectors
    G06275887Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the Engine Support Bar.
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G06261966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the clutch hydraulic tube spring clip. Push downward on the clutch tube to release it from the bracket.
    Fig 6: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Spring Clip
    G06275889Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the clutch hydraulic tube from the plastic retainer.
    Fig 7: Locating Clutch Hydraulic Tube Plastic Retainer
    G06275890Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the remaining 2 transaxle rear support insulator-to-frame bolts, the 2 transaxle rear support insulator nuts and the transaxle rear support insulator-to-transaxle bolt.
    NOTE: If one or both of the mount studs are removed or come out, do not reinstall the old stud(s). Install a new stud(s). Make sure the studs are properly seated in the case, even if they were not replaced.
  11. Remove the transaxle rear support insulator.
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