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.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the starter solenoid terminal cover.
Remove the starter motor positive cable nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
Remove the starter solenoid wire nut.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
Position the starter motor terminals aside.
Remove the battery ground cable-to-transaxle bolt.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Position the battery ground cable aside.
Disconnect the retainers fastening the battery cables to the battery tray.
Open the BJB cover and remove the BJB terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Position the BJB terminal aside.
Disconnect the BJB electrical connector.
Remove the body ground terminal bolt from the left fenderwell.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Release the battery cable locators and remove the battery cables from the vehicle.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.