Ford Fusion: Accessory Drive - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Accessory Drive Belt. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the engine appearance cover.
   

1. If equipped, remove the bolt and the shield from the generator.
   

1. On early build vehicle with a tensioner, remove the engine mount.
   Refer to: Engine Mount (303-01A Engine - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
   

1. On early build vehicles with a tensioner, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise and position aside the accessory drive belt.
   

1. On early build vehicles with a tensioner, remove the bolts, accessory drive belt tensioner and accessory drive belt.
   

1. On late build vehicles without a tensioner, cut the accessory drive belt and remove.
   Use the General Equipment: Knife

Installation

1. On early build vehicles with a tensioner, install the bolts, accessory drive belt tensioner and accessory drive belt.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

1. On early build vehicles with a tensioner, after installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.
   

1. On late build vehicles without a tensioner, remove the bolt.
   

1. On late build vehicles without a tensioner, position the accessory drive belt kit tools and the belt to be installed.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

1. On late build vehicles without a tensioner, while using the accessory drive belt kit tools, rotate the crankshaft pulley clockwise and install the belt.
   

1. NOTE: After installation, remove the guide wire tool and nut. Make sure the stud bolt is still tightened to specification.

   NOTE: After installation, verify the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all of the pulleys.

   On late build vehicles without a tensioner, remove the guide wire tool and nut. Verify the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all of the pulleys.
   

1. If equipped, install the bolt and the shield on the generator.
   Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

1. Install the engine appearance cover.