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.

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