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.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
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Remove the engine appearance cover.
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If equipped, remove the bolt and the shield from the generator.
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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).
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On early build vehicles with a tensioner, rotate the
accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise and position aside the
accessory drive belt.
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On early build vehicles with a tensioner, remove the
bolts, accessory drive belt tensioner and accessory drive belt.
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On late build vehicles without a tensioner, cut the accessory drive belt and remove.
Use the General Equipment: Knife
Installation
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On early build vehicles with a tensioner, install the
bolts, accessory drive belt tensioner and accessory drive belt.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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On early build vehicles with a tensioner, after
installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on
all pulleys.
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On late build vehicles without a tensioner, remove the bolt.
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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)
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On late build vehicles without a tensioner, while using
the accessory drive belt kit tools, rotate the crankshaft pulley
clockwise and install the belt.
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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.
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If equipped, install the bolt and the shield on the generator.
Torque:
62 lb.in (7 Nm)
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Install the engine appearance cover.
Other information:
Checking the Wiper Blades
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
Changing the Wiper Blades
The wiper arms can be manually moved
when the ignition is off. This allows for ease
of blade replacement and cleaning under
the blades.
Pull the wiper blade and arm away
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is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an
object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality
issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the
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