Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 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 Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER .
Using the Engine Support Bar and Adapters, support the engine.

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Bar And Adapters
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 4 LH transaxle support insulator bolts.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Remove the through bolt and the LH transaxle support insulator.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Remove the 3 nuts and the LH transaxle support insulator bracket.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.