Ford Fusion: Front End Body Panels / Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement. Removal and Installation
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Engine removed for clarity.
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Overview
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Remove the hood and prop rod.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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On Both Sides:
Remove the fender and splash shield.
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On Both Sides:
Remove the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01)
.
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Remove the degas bottle.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03D)
.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03H)
.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19)
.
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Remove the active grill shutter and actuator.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02)
.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter Actuator (501-02)
.
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Remove the radiator.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Radiator (303-03D)
.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03H)
.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
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Remove the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Condenser - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4 (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) (412-00)
.
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Position all wiring harnesses away from the working area.
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Remove the fasteners and the radiator grill opening panel reinforcement.
Installation
NOTE:
Left hand (LH) side shown, right hand (RH) side similar.
NOTE:
Engine removed for clarity.
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Install and the radiator grill opening panel reinforcement and fasteners.
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On Both Sides:
Install the adjustable retainers.
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Adjust for proper spacing.
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On Both Sides:
Tighten the fasteners.
Torque:
177 lb.in (20 Nm)
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Reposition all wiring harnesses to original location.
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Install the A/C condenser.
Refer to: Condenser - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4 (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) – MI4 (412-00)
.
Refer to: Condenser - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS) (412-00)
.
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Install the radiator.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Radiator (303-03D)
.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03H)
.
Refer to: Radiator (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
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Install the active grille shutter and actuator.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter (501-02)
.
Refer to: Active Grille Shutter Actuator (501-02)
.
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Install the degas bottle.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03D)
.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03H)
.
Refer to: Degas Bottle (303-03C Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec (125kW/170PS), Removal and Installation).
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Install the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19)
.
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On Both Sides:
Install the fender and splash shield.
Refer to: Fender Splash Shield (501-02)
.
Refer to: Fender (501-02)
.
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On Both Sides:
Install the headlamp assembly.
Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01)
.
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Install and adjust the hood and prop rod.
Refer to: Hood (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
Refer to: Hood Alignment (501-03 Body Closures, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Open hood.
On both sides.
Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details .
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Climate Control System Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Informa..
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