Ford Fusion: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Extension. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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Remove the underbody shields.
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Remove the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the fasteners and side member extension.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
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NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification.
Install the side member extension and fasteners.
Torque:
35 lb.ft (47 Nm)
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Install the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).
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Install the underbody shields.
Removal
Remove the underbody shields.
Remove the fasteners and the front crossmember.
Installation
NOTE:
Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
Hot Air Gun
Air Body Saw
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Materials
Name
Specification
Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B
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Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 803DTM
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Removal
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Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the A/C compressor.
Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Drain the cooling system.
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The AWD system consists of the following:
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
Rear driveshaft
AWD control module
Rear axle with coupling device
The
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) is a gearbox that attaches to the
transmission. The PTU directs power to the rear driveshaft through a
helical gear spline coupled to the transmission differential case and
hypoid/helical ring gear assembl..