Engine System - General Information: Removal & Installation Ford Fusion I facelift

Core Plug Replacement

Special Tools Illustration Tool Name Tool Number Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)

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Material

Note. It is necessary to use Loctite® Retaining Compound 620 High Temperature sealant on all 3 valve modular engine cylinder head cup plugs. If not used, the cylinder head cup plugs could leak or seep, causing serious engine damage.

All core plugs

1. Use the Slide Hammer or a suitable tool to remove the core plug.
2. Inspect the core plug bore for any damage that would interfere with the correct sealing of the plug. If the core plug bore is damaged, bore for the next oversize plug.
3. Coat the cup-type core plug and bore lightly with sealant and install the core plug. Use a suitable tool to seat the cup-type core plug.
4. Coat the expansion-type core plug and bore lightly with sealant and install the core plug. Use a suitable tool to seat the expansion-type core plug.