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.
- Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
- Depower the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HYBRID SERVICE DISABLE PROCEDURES .
- Disconnect the 2 vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connectors.
- Detach the vehicle high voltage electrical system electrical connector pin-type retainer from the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE:
The accessory drive belt tensioner must be replaced as a complete unit.