Removal And Installation: Flexplate: Installation

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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts fingertight at this stage.

Install the flexplate and the bolts finger-tight.

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Install Special Service Tool: 303-103 (T74P-6375-A) Holding Tool, Flywheel.

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Tighten the flexplate bolts in sequence shown in 4 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: 133 lb.in (15 Nm), Stage 2: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm), Stage 3: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm), Stage 4: 90 deg.

Fig 1: Flexplate Bolts Tightening Sequence
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Remove Special Service Tool: 303-103 (T74P-6375-A) Holding Tool, Flywheel.

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Install the transmission. Refer to: Transmission - 1.5L EcoBoost (118kW/160PS) - I4 .
After completing the repairs, perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure.