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.

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to Battery Disconnect .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 2.3L article.
Remove the generator B+ terminal nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Position the generator B+ terminal cable aside.
Disconnect the generator harness retainer.
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 bolt.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Position the battery ground cable aside.
Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the left rear of the engine.
Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the middle of the intake runners.
Disconnect the pin-type retainer from the front of the engine.
Disconnect the clip retainer from the right front of the engine.
Disconnect the clip retainer from the left front of the engine.
Remove the body ground terminal bolt from the left fenderwell.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
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.
Disconnect the retainers fastening the battery cables to the battery tray.
Remove the battery cables.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.