Engine Mount: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Ford Flex. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the front cover engine mount stud holes with pressurized air to remove any foreign material.
- Install the engine mount and the 3 bolts.
- Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
- Install the engine mount studs in the following sequence.
- Clean all the thread sealer from the engine mount studs (old and new studs).
- Apply new thread sealer to the engine mount stud threads.
- Install the 4 engine mount studs.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Tighten the 3 engine mount bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
- Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
- Install the engine mount brace, nut and bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
- Attach the wiring harness retainer to the engine mount bracket stud bolt.
- Install the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
- Install the exhaust flexible pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
NOTE:
The thread sealer on the engine mount studs (including new engine mount studs if applicable) must be cleaned off with a wire brush and new thread sealer applied prior to installing the engine mount studs. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the engine mount studs or engine.