Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan and 2006 Ford Fusion. 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 engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Install the special tool.
- Attach the special tool to the front and rear engine lifting eyes.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the bolt and the radio frequency interference capacitor.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the engine mount bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 115 Nm (85 lb-ft).
Use the special tool to raise the engine 25 mm (0.98 in).

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tool
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 engine mount bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
Remove the nut, 2 bolts and the engine mount.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

NOTE: If the engine mount bracket is to be removed, the engine must be lowered to avoid contact between the A/C tubes and the engine mount bracket.

Use the special tool to lower the engine 25 mm (0.98 in).
- Remove the engine mount bracket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.