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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012FUSION FWD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLETRANSMISSION MOUNTSERVICE AND REPAIRTRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR
2012 Ford Fusion FWD L4-2.5L
Transaxle Support Insulator
2012 Ford Fusion FWD L4-2.5LSECTION Transaxle Support Insulator
Transaxle Support Insulator - 2.5L
Removal
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray.
4. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
5. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
6. Remove the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
7. Using the Engine Support Bar, support the engine.
8. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
9. Remove the wiring harness retainer from the transaxle support insulator and position the wiring harness aside.
10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the LH shock tower.
11. Remove the electrical connector bracket from the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
12. Remove the 2 bolts and the nut and position the BJB (Battery Junction Box) aside far enough to gain access to the top 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
13. Remove the top 2 transaxle support insulator bolts and remove the transaxle support insulator.
Installation
1. Clean the transaxle support insulator frame bolts using a wire brush and apply new threadlock to the threads.
2. Position the transaxle support insulator in place and install the upper 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
3. Install the lower 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
- Tighten to 62 Nm (46 lb-ft).
4. Position the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield in place and install the 6 pin-type retainers.
5. Position the LH splash shield in place and install the 4 screws.
6. Position the BJB (Battery Junction Box) and bracket in place and install the 2 bolts and the nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
7. Install the electrical connector bracket on the BJB (Battery Junction Box).
8. Connect the wiring harness retainer on the LH shock tower.
9. Position the wiring harness in place and install the retainer on the transaxle support insulator.
10. Install the through bolt.
- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
11. Remove the Engine Support Bar.
12. Install the battery and battery tray.
13. Install the ACL (Air Cleaner) and the outlet pipe.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.