Removal and Installation

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the hood.
Remove the wiper motor and pivot assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
Remove the 2 engine roll restrictor bolts and the engine roll restrictor.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
Remove the transaxle support insulator nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the LH engine mount nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the RH engine mount nut.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Using the special tools, raise the engine.

Fig 1: Using Special Tools To Raise Engine
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the alternator brace bolt.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

NOTE: The A/C compressor must be repositioned to access the LH engine mount bolt.

Fig 2: Loosening A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Loosen the A/C compressor mounting bolts 25.4 mm (1 in), then slide the A/C compressor toward the front of the vehicle.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Remove the LH engine mount bolt.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
Remove the LH engine mount.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.