Ford Fusion: 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.
-
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.
-
Position the catalytic converter on the 2 bolts and install the upper bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
-
Tighten the RH catalytic converter bolt.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
-
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).
Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Symptom Chart - Exhaust System
Verify
the customer concern. Inspect the components of the exhaust system for
obvious signs of damage or other mechanical concerns using the following
chart...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Check
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Measure the diameter of each intake and exhaust valve
stem at the points shown. Verify the diameter is within specification.
..
System Operation
System Diagram - Gauges
Item
Description
1
Base/mid-level
2
High-level
3
Base/mid-level
4
High-level
5
Base/mid-level
6
High-level
7
Base/mid-level
8
High-level
9
AWD
10
Temperature
11
Tachometer
12
HS-CAN1
13
IPC
14
GWM
15
PCM
16
HS-CAN3
..