Ford Fusion: Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Catalytic Converter. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Powertrain / Exhaust System / Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Catalytic Converter. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

Remove the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

Remove the HO2S.
Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Remove and discard the catalytic converter bolt.

Ford Fusion. Catalytic Converter. Removal and Installation

Remove the catalyst monitor sensor.
Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Remove the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Remove the bolts from the exhaust isolator bracket to the subframe.

Remove the nuts and the catalytic converter mounting bracket.

- Remove and discard the catalytic convertor bolts.
- Remove the catalytic converter.

Remove and discard the catalytic converter to TC gasket.

Installation

Install a new gasket and loosely install the 2 bolts.

NOTE: Tighten the catalytic converter bolts in this sequence.
1. Position the catalytic converter on the 2 bolts and install the upper bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
1. Tighten the RH catalytic converter bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
1. Tighten the LH catalytic converter bolt.
  Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Install the catalytic converter mounting bracket and the nuts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Install the exhaust isolator bracket and bolts to the subframe.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Install the muffler and tailpipe.
Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe (309-00A Exhaust System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Install the catalyst monitor sensor.
Refer to: Catalyst Monitor Sensor (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Install the HO2S.
Refer to: Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (303-14A Electronic Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).

Install the battery.
Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).

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