Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Windstar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the cowl top vent panel grille assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Fig 1: Locating Electrical Connectors
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Remove the bolts and the lower cowl top vent panel assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Cowl Top Vent Panel Assembly Bolts
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Remove the RH engine mount nut.

Fig 3: Identifying RH Engine Mount Nut
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Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the RH nut.

Fig 4: Identifying RH Nut
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Remove the LH engine mount nut.

Fig 5: Identifying LH Engine Mount Nut
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Remove the LH front wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
Remove the LH engine mount nuts.

Fig 6: Identifying LH Engine Mount Nuts
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Remove the LH engine mount bolts.

Fig 7: Identifying LH Engine Mount Bolts
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Lower the vehicle.
Using the special tool, raise the engine 50.8 mm (2 inches).

Fig 8: Lifting Engine
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Raise the vehicle.
If necessary, remove the LH bolts and the motor mount.

Fig 9: Identifying LH Motor Mount Bolts
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If necessary, remove the RH motor mount.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.