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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Disconnect the heater hose retaining clip from the transaxle mount stud.

Fig 1: Heater Hose Retaining Clip

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Remove insulator nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 2: Insulator Nut

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Remove the 3 bolts and the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Insulator Bracket Bolt

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Remove the nuts, heat shield, and insulator.
- To install, tighten to 38 Nm (28 lb-ft).

Fig 4: Nuts, Heat Shield, & Insulator

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.