Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 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.
Disconnect the breather tube and mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Breather Tube & Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the intake tube and air cleaner cover.

Fig 2: Locating Intake Tube & Air Cleaner Cover

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Remove the air cleaner assembly.

Fig 3: Locating Air Cleaner Assembly

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Remove the lower support insulator through bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Remove the lower support insulator bolt and 2 nuts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.