Symptom Table: Cap

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Cap
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Inspect the pressure relief cap and seals for damage or deterioration. Install a new pressure relief cap if necessary.
  2. Fit the pressure relief cap to the Radiator/Heater Core Pressure Tester Kit using the correct adapter.
  3. NOTE:Β  If the plunger of the pressure tester is depressed too fast, an incorrect pressure reading will result. Slowly pump the pressure tester until the pressure gauge stops increasing and note the highest pressure reading. Release the pressure and repeat the test. Install a new pressure relief cap if the pressure is not within specification. Refer to GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Β  table.
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