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 .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD .
Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the bolt and damper.
- To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
Remove the engine mount bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Install the special tools.
1. Position the 2 universal adapter brackets on top of the cylinder block.
2. Install 2 M8 x 1.25 x 36 mm (1.41 in) bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
3. Position the universal lifting bracket onto the 2 universal adapter brackets.
4. Fasten the universal lifting bracket to the 2 universal adapter brackets with a suitable nut and bolt.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools (303-050 And 014-0001)
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the special tool and raise the engine 25 mm (0.98 in).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools (303-F072)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 engine mount bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

NOTE: If the engine mount bracket is to be removed, the engine must be lowered to avoid contact between the A/C tubes and the engine mount bracket.

Use the special tool to lower the engine 25 mm (0.98 in).
- Remove the engine mount bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.