Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: When performing maintenance on the starting system, be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the 7 retainers and the LH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 1: View Of LH Splash Shield And Retainers

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

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 (9 lb-ft).
Disconnect the wiring harness retainer and position aside the wiring harness.
Remove the ground strap nut and position aside the strap.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the 2 starter motor stud bolts.
- Install the upper and lower starter motor stud bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the upper bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
- Tighten the lower bolt to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.