Ford Fusion: Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Extension. Removal and Installation

Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Front End Sheet Metal Repairs / Front Side Member Extension. Removal and Installation

Removal

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

Remove the underbody shields.

Remove the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Remove the fasteners and side member extension.

Installation

NOTE: Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.

NOTE: Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification.
Install the side member extension and fasteners.
Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

Install the front crossmember.
Refer to: Front Crossmember (501-27 Front End Sheet Metal Repairs, Removal and Installation).

Install the underbody shields.

Front Crossmember. Removal and Installation

Removal Remove the underbody shields. Remove the fasteners and the front crossmember. Installation NOTE: Install and hand tighten all fasteners before tightening to specification...

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Fuel Quality

Choosing the Right Fuel

Ford Fusion. Fuel Quality

Your vehicle is designed to operate on regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.