Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 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 & LIFTING .
Remove the rear insulator through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Rear Insulator Through Bolt
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear insulator nuts and bolt.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Rear Insulator Bolt And Rear Insulator Nuts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear insulator studs.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 3: Locating Rear Insulator Studs
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear insulator.

Fig 4: Locating Rear Insulator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.