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Ford Fusion: Engine System - General Information / Piston Inspection. General Procedures

Inspection

  1. NOTE: Do not use a caustic cleaning solution or a wire brush to clean the pistons or damage can occur.

    Clean and inspect the (1) ring lands, (2) pin bosses, (3) skirts and the (4) tops of the pistons. If wear marks, scores or glazing is found on the piston skirt, check for a bent or twisted connecting rod.
Ford Fusion. Piston Inspection. General Procedures
  1. NOTE: Make sure the oil ring holes are clean.

    Using a Piston Ring Groove Scraper, clean the piston ring grooves.
Ford Fusion. Piston Inspection. General Procedures

    Exhaust Manifold Cleaning and Inspection. General Procedures

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Cleaning Clean the exhaust manifold using a suitable solvent. Use a plastic scraping tool to clean the gasket sealing surfaces...

    Piston Ring End Gap. General Procedures

    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Feeler Gauge Check NOTE: Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification. NOTE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore...

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    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Quick Release Coupling. General Procedures


    Disconnect NOTE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur...

    Ford Fusion 2013–2020 Service Manual: Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection - Vehicles With: R1234YF Refrigerant. General Procedures


    Special Tool(s) / General Equipment UV Leak Detector Electronic Leak Detector Leak detection Vehicles with air conditioning Review next note for important refrigerant system dye information. NOTE: Fluorescent refrigerant system dye is added to the refrigerant system at the factory to assist in refrigerant system leak diagnosis using a Rotunda-approved UV lamp..

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    Power Door Locks

    The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.

    Ford Fusion. Power Door Locks

    Unlock. Lock.

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