Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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 battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
Remove the pin-type retainer, 6 bolts 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 stud bolts and the starter motor.
- To install, tighten to 35 N.m (26 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.