Ford Fiesta: Starting System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual / Engine / Starting System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma / Starter Motor Drive Gear and Flywheel Ring Gear Inspection. General Procedures

Activation

Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).

Check the wear patterns on the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear. If the wear pattern is normal, install the starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).

If the starter drive gear and the flywheel or flexplate ring gear are not fully meshing and the gears are scored or damaged, install a new starter motor.
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).

If necessary, install a new flywheel or flexplate.
Refer to: Flywheel (303-01B Engine - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma, Removal and Installation).

Starting System. Diagnosis and Testing

Inspection and Verification Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...

Starter Motor. Removal and Installation

Removal WARNING: Always disconnect the battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting the starter motor battery terminal lead...

Other information:

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Audio Unit Antenna Cable. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: The AM / FM /Satellite radio antenna cables are part of the vehicle wiring harness...

Ford Fiesta 2014 - 2019 Service Manual: Front Display Interface Module (FDIM). Removal and Installation

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the instrument panel center upper trim panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel Center Upper Trim Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation)...

Front Strut and Spring Assembly. Removal and Installation

Removal

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

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component to the left-hand side.

Remove the nuts and position aside the remote brake fluid reservoir.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Remove the strut and spring assembly upper mount nuts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)