Engine Mount: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. 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 .
Loosen the exhaust flexible pipe clamp and disconnect the 2 exhaust hangers.

Fig 1: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Clamp
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Remove the 4 nuts, the exhaust flexible pipe and the Y-pipe as an assembly.
- Discard the nuts and the gasket.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nuts
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Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.

Fig 3: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield Nuts
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Loosen the roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Through Bolt
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Remove the roll restrictor through bolt and the 2 roll restrictor-to-transaxle bracket plate bolts.

Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Bracket Bolts
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Remove the 3 bolts and the transaxle bracket.

Fig 6: Identifying Transaxle Bracket Bolts
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NOTE: The Oil Pan Holding Fixture must be carefully aligned to the mounting bosses on the oil pan. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the oil pan.

Fig 7: Positioning Floor Jack And Oil Pan Holding Fixture Under Oil Pan

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Position a floor jack and the Oil Pan Holding Fixture under the oil pan.
Remove the 3 bolts and position the engine coolant degas bottle aside.
Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.

Fig 8: Locating Engine Mount Brace Nut And Bolt
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Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.

Fig 9: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
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Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.

Fig 10: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
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