Ford Fusion: Electronic Engine Controls - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 / Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT) Sensor. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
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Disconnect the turbo bypass valve and boost pressure
sensor electrical connector. Remove the mounting screw and release the
wiring retainers.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Disconnect the turbo bypass valve hose and the turbocharger outlet pipe clamp.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Loosen the turbocharger outlet clamp and disconnect the IAT2 and crankcase pressure sensors.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Release the quick release couplers and remove the turbocharger outlet pipe.
Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00A Fuel System - General Information - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the turbochager inlet pipe clamp.
Torque:
44 lb.in (5 Nm)
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Remove the mounting retainers and release the wiring harness retainers, remove the turbocharger inlet pipe.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Slide the connector cover and disconnect the CHT sensor electrical connector.
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Remove the CHT sensor.
Torque:
89 lb.in (10 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Other information:
Date: October 19, 2025
The Ford Fusion has recently appeared in several safety and regulatory reports from Ford Motor Company and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, even though production of the model has ended.
The agency has officially closed a seven-year investigation into power-steering failures that affected around 263,000 Fusion vehicles from the 2010 model year...
Repair
WARNING:
To minimize the risk of injury, always wear protective
gloves when working with a steamer. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
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