Fusion FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
Removal
All vehicles
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
2. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
3. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
Early build vehicles
4. Remove the 2 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
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Discard the gasket and O-ring seal.
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Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
Late build vehicles
5. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
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Discard the gasket.
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Clean and inspect all sealing surfaces.
Installation
Late build vehicles
1. Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 3 bolts.
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Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Early build vehicles
2. Using a new gasket and O-ring seal, install the oil filter adapter and the 2 bolts.
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Tighten the large bolt to 57 Nm (42 lb-ft).
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Tighten the small bolt to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
All vehicles
3. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.
Install a new engine oil filter.
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Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
4. If equipped, install the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
