Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in DRIVE, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & 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 through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Insulator Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear insulator bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Rear Insulator Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove and discard the nut. Remove the bolts and the crossmember.
- To install, tighten the front bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft). Install a new nut and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 5: Locating 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: Locating Lower Rear Insulator Bolt And Bracket
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.