Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.

Fig 1: Locating RH Fender Splash Shield Screws
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

Early build vehicles

Using the pulley bolt, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the idler pulley.

Fig 2: Locating Pulley Bolt - Early Build
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Late build vehicles

Using the hex feature, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the idler pulley.

Fig 3: Locating Pulley Bolt - Late Build
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All vehicles

Loosen the bolt and remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.