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Thermostat - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) > < Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)

Fusion 2002.75 (06.2002-)

Engine Cooling - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) - Water Pump—1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) Fusion 2002.75 (06/2002-)
Removal and Installation

Removal

Vehicles built up to 04/2005
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
  1. Drain the cooling system.
    For additional information, refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma), General Procedures).

  1. Remove the crankshaft pulley splash shield.

  1. WARNING:
    WARNING:Do not remove the water pump pulley retaining bolts at this stage as the pulley is under tension from the accessory drive belt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
    Loosen the water pump pulley retaining bolts.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the degas hose from the coolant expansion tank.

  1. Detach the coolant expansion tank and secure it to one side.
  1. Remove the generator.
    For additional information, refer to: Generator - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (414-02 Generator and Regulator, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the water pump pulley.

  1. Remove the timing belt cover (cover shown removed for clarity).

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Protect the timing belt and lower cover from contamination by the coolant.
    Remove the water pump.
    • Discard the gasket.
Vehicles built 04/2005 onwards
  1. Remove the timing belt.
    For additional information, refer to: Timing Belt (303-01A Engine - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma), In-vehicle Repair).
  1. Drain the cooling system.
    For additional information, refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-03A Engine Cooling - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma), General Procedures).

  1. Remove the water pump and the timing belt tensioner.
    • Discard the gasket.

  1. Remove the timing belt tensioner from the water pump.

Installation

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Install a new water pump gasket.
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Thermostat - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) > < Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)-1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)