Engine Appearance Cover Service Information

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SSM 46281 – 2015-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Explorer – 2.0L/2.3L – Engine Appearance Cover Service Information

Some 2015-2017 Edge/MKX, Escape/MKC, Fusion/MKZ and Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L may exhibit damage to the engine appearance cover, valve cover and/or intake manifold when attempting to remove the appearance cover.

To reduce the possibility of damage, carefully pull straight upward on the underside of the cover at each fastener location to remove.

Do not pull the cover forward or to the side.

Before installing the engine appearance cover, apply Motorcraft silicone brake caliper grease and dielectric compound (XG-3-A) to the cover fastener grommets.

Workshop Manual (WSM) information is in the process of being updated.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES
2015 – 2016 CAR: ED CD539(APA)-EDGE
2015 – 2016 TRUCK: M2 C520 NA (ESCAPE)
2017 TRUCK: M2 C520 NA (ESCAPE)
2015 TRUCK: UB EXPLORER
2016 – 2017 TRUCK: UB EXPLORER
2015 – 2017 CAR: C7 FUSION
2015 – 2017 TRUCK: ME C489 LINCOLN CUV
2017 TRUCK: ME C489 LINCOLN CUV
2015 – 2017 TRUCK: ME C489 LINCOLN CUV
2016 – 2017 CAR: D9 U540 – LINCOLN MKX
2015 – 2017 CAR: C9 MKZ (CD533)