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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. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  3. 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).
      Fig 1: Locating RH Splash Shield Retainers
      G06096790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
    • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. 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).
  6. Remove the ground wire nut and position aside the ground wire.
    • To install, tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).
  7. Remove the 2 stud bolts and the starter motor.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.