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Section 1: General Information
Important Safety Notice
NOTE:
The descriptions and specifications contained in this guide were in effect at the time this guide was approved for printing. Ford Motor
Company reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or change specifications or design without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Appropriate repair methods and procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles as well as the personal safety of
the individual doing the work. This guide provides general direction and guidelines for performing modifications to the Fusion/MKZ/Energi
vehicle, which will help assure reliability.
There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques, tools and parts for modifying vehicles, as well as in the skill level of the individual
doing the work. This guide cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or cautions as to each. Accordingly, anyone who
departs from the instructions provided in this guide must first establish that they compromise neither their personal safety nor the vehicle
integrity by the choice of methods, tools or parts.
Warnings, Notices and Notes
As you read through this guide, you will come across WARNINGS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each one is there for a specific purpose.
WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where carelessness can cause you personal injury. NOTICES are given to
prevent you from making an error that could damage the vehicle or the vehicle's components. NOTES give you added information that will
help you to complete a particular procedure. The following list contains some generalized warnings that you should follow when working on a
vehicle.
WARNING:
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The nominal High-Voltage Traction Battery (HVTB) voltage is approximately 300 volts DC. The HVTB and charging system
contain high-voltage components and wiring. High-voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. Before carrying out any
vehicle modifications, the HVTB must be depowered. Any modification, service, or repairs to the high-voltage system or its
components, must be done by a trained service technician. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal
injury or death.
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For eye protection, always wear safety glasses.
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Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
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Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise required by the procedure.
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Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. The gear selector should be set in PARK unless instructed otherwise for a
specific operation. Place wood blocks (4 inch x 4 inch or larger) against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent
the vehicle from moving.
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Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
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To reduce the risk of injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry and loose clothing before working on a
vehicle.
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When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects clear of the cooling fan blades.
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Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
NOTICE:
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Do not modify the cooling system. High-voltage vehicle components may be damaged if any cooling system modifications are
attempted.
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Before placing the vehicle in a paint booth, make sure that the HVTB is not installed in the vehicle. In addition, the Charge Port
Light Ring (CPLR) must be covered / protected from heat. High paint booth temperatures may damage the HVTB and the CPLR.
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Remove the service disconnects while carrying out any vehicle modifications.
Making Safety Devices and Elements Inoperative
The vehicle contains many safety features required by US Federal or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These features, which
include the key-on-ignition chime and brake lights, should never be disabled or modified.
CFR 49 Section 30122 states that "A manufacturer, distributor, dealer or motor vehicle repair business may not knowingly make inoperative
any part of a device or element of design installed on or in a motor vehicle or motor vehicle's equipment in compliance with an applicable
motor vehicle safety standard prescribed under this chapter unless the manufacturer, distributor, dealer or repair business reasonably believes
Section 1: General Information
2019 Fusion Hybrid Modifiers Guide, 8/2018
General Information
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