Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 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 AND LIFTING article.
Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Remove the splash shield retainers and remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield

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Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts

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Remove the front insulator through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Front Roll Restrictor Bolt

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Remove the rear insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Rear Insulator Bolt

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Remove and discard the nut. Remove the bolts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten the front bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

Fig 5: Engine Support Crossmember & Fasteners

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Remove the lower rear insulator bolt and remove it from the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 6: Lower Rear Insulator & Bolt

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.