Ford Fusion: Climate Control System - General Information / Cabin Heater Coolant Pump - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

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

1.   WARNING: When releasing the cooling system pressure, cover the coolant expansion tank cap with a thick cloth.

   Release the pressure in the cooling system by slowly turning the pressure relief cap one-half turn counterclockwise. When the pressure is released, remove the pressure relief cap.
   

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 retainers and the engine undershield.
   

1. Loosen the clamp and position the CAC tube aside.
   Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Disconnect the bypass hose, electrical connector and the wire retainer.
   Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

1. Loosen the clamp, remove the nuts and the CAC tube.
   Torque:
      Nuts:   97 lb.in (11 Nm)
      Clamp:   44 lb.in (5 Nm)

1. Detach the wire harness retainers and disconnect the electrical connector.
   

1. 1. Install hose clamping pliers on the heater hoses.
      Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp(s)
   2. Release the clamps, disconnect the heater inlet and outlet hoses.
      
   3. Remove the nuts and the cabin heater coolant pump.
      Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).