Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY TRAY .
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the fuse junction box cover.

Fig 1: Removing Fuse Junction Box Cover
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Remove the cables.
1. Remove the nuts and cable.
2. Release the lock clip and pull down on the connector.
Fig 2: Removing Cables
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Remove the bolt from the inner fender bolt.

Fig 3: Removing Bolt From Inner Fender Bolt
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Remove the battery ground cable bolt and the cable from the top of the transaxle.

Fig 4: Removing Battery Ground Cable Bolt And Cable From Top Of Transaxle
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Disconnect the harness clip retainer.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Harness Clip Retainer
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Remove the cable ends from starter solenoid.
1. Remove the upper nut.
2. Remove the lower nut.
Fig 6: Removing Cable Ends From Starter Solenoid
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Remove the cable harness from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.