Removal and Installation

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With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Remove the splash shield retainers and remove the LH splash shield.

Fig 1: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the front insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Removing Front Insulator Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Removing Rear Insulator Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut, bolts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten the front bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft) and the rear nut to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Removing Nut, Bolts And Crossmember
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lower rear insulator bolt and remove it from the bracket.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Removing Lower Rear Insulator Bolt And Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.