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:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
303-1502Lifting Device EngineTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
303-290B-18Adapter for 303-290BTKIT-2012A-FLTKIT-2012A-ROW
303-F072Support Bar, Engine
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Threadlock and SealerTA-25-B
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Removal
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting..
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. It
illuminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Enter your entry code again more
slowly.
You can use the keypad to do the
following:
Lock or unlock the doors.
Release the luggage compartment.
Program and erase user codes.
Arm and disarm the a..