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 breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
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Remove the intake tube and air cleaner cover.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover
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Remove the air cleaner as an assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the special tools.

Fig 4: Identifying Installation Special Tool (1 Of 2)
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Install the special tools.

Fig 5: Identifying Installation Special Tool (2 Of 2)
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Remove the upper transaxle mount through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 103 N.m (76 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 6: Locating Upper Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
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Remove the 4 upper transaxle mount bolts and remove the mount.
- To install, tighten to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft) (vehicles built through 10/2005).
- To install, tighten to 48 N.m (35 lb-ft) (vehicles built after 10/2005).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Upper Transaxle Mount Bolts & Mount
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.