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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Removal .
  5. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
  6. Remove the bolt and damper.
    • To install, tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  7. Remove the engine support insulator bracket bolt.
    • To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  8. Install the Engine Support Bar, Universal Adapter Brackets and a suitable piece of chain.
    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. Use a suitable piece of chain.
    4. Fasten the chain to the 2 Universal Adapter Brackets with a suitable nut, washer and bolt.
    Fig 1: Positioning Universal Adapter Brackets On Top Of Cylinder Block
    G06095626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the Engine Support Bar, lift the engine 12 mm (0.47 in).
    Fig 2: Lifting Engine & Using Engine Support Bar
    G06263459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the 3 nuts and the engine support insulator bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  11. Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
    • To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  12. Use the Engine Support Bar to lower the engine 25 mm (0.98 in).
    • Remove the engine mount bracket.
    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.
  13. To install, reverse the removal procedure.