Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. 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 article.
Remove the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Using the hex feature, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the coolant pump pulley.
- Remove the accessory drive belt from the engine.

Fig 1: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.