Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Install the special tools.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (303-290A, 303-290A-01)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the heater hose retaining clip from the transaxle mount stud.

Fig 2: Locating Heater Hose Retaining Clip From Transaxle Mount Stud
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Remove insulator nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Insulator Nut
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Remove the 3 bolts and the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Bolts And Bracket
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Remove the nuts, heat shield, and insulator.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating Nuts, Heat Shield, And Insulator
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.