Other information:
Removal
Remove the air cleaner.
Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Detach the wiring harness retainers from the cooler bypass valve bracket.
NOTE:
Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Completely loosen the cooler bypass valve tube fitting..
Inspection
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal and Installation).
Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and
the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, then
install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06A Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) – I4, Removal ..