Removal and Installation

Depower the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY .
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: View Of RH Fender Splash Shield Mounting Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: RH front wheel and tire are removed for clarity.

Fig 2: View Of Pin-Type Retainers And RH Splash Shield

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.
Remove the A/C hose retainer bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: View Of A/C Hose Retainer Bracket Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the tensioner pulley.
Disconnect the 2 vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connectors.
Detach the vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connector retainer from the accessory drive belt tensioner.

NOTE: The accessory drive belt tensioner must be replaced as a complete unit.

Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.