Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

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

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

Fig 2: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield 6 Pin-Type Retainers

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: Locating 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.