Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. 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 .
Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the bolt, nut and the battery hold down bracket.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable body ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Remove the nut and position the BJB cable terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Release the 2 battery cable locators from the battery tray.
Remove the bolt and position the battery cable transaxle ground terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
Remove the nut and position the battery cable starter solenoid terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Release the battery cable locator from the starter stud bolt.
Remove the 3 battery cable locators from the rear of the engine.
Remove the 2 nuts and the generator shield.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the generator protective cover aside, remove the nut and position the generator B+ terminal aside.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Remove the battery cables.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.