Lincoln Corsair: Accessory Drive - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4 / Removal and Installation - Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Materials

Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

   • Remove the engine appearance cover nut.
     Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
   • Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
     
   • After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
     

1. Remove the bolt and the shield.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. NOTE: After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all the pulleys.

   1. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counter clockwise.
      
   2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the accessory drive belt tensioner pulley.
      
   3. Release the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the accessory drive belt.
      

1. NOTE: The accessory drive belt tensioner must be replaced as a complete unit.

   1. Loosen the bolts and remove the accessory drive belt tensioner.
      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

Installation

1. NOTE: Safety shield must be re-installed, to protect hands in the case of an un-expected start.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Install the bolt and the shield.
   Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

1. 1. NOTE: Lubricating the grommets with silicone grease will aid in the installation of the engine appearance cover, and any future removal and installation of the cover.

      Lubricate each grommet with silicone grease.
      Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound / XG-3-A (ESA-M1C200-A) (ESE-M1C171-A)
   2. If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened into the valve cover.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   3. Position the engine appearance cover onto engine with the grommets aligned with the studs.
      
   4. Press down on the engine appearance cover at each grommet location to attach the grommets onto the studs.
      
   5. Install the engine appearance cover nut.
      Torque: 44 lb.in (5 Nm)