Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 & LIFTING .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
- Remove the 5 bolts, the pin-type retainer (not shown in illustration) and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Remove the starter solenoid battery cable nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid terminal cover and cables.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
- Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
- To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.