Ford Fusion: Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTICE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Upper air cleaner outlet pipe

1. Release the clamp and position the tube aside.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Loosen the clamps and remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

Lower air cleaner outlet pipe

1. With the vehicle in N, 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. Loosen the clamp and position the upper air cleaner outlet pipe aside.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Release the clamp and disconnect the bypass valve hose.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Disconnect the coupling.
   

1. 1. Disconnect the bypass valve electrical connector.
      
   2. Detach the retainers and position the wire harness aside.
      

1. Disconnect the quick release couplings.
   Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).
   

1. If equipped.
   Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
   

1. Loosen the clamp.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Remove the bolts and the lower air cleaner outlet pipe.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Installation

1. Inspect the turbocharger or engine air intake system components and clean, if necessary.
   

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.