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Powertrain Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing 

Adjustment 

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. If equipped.Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
    GFD832552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If equipped.Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
    GFD832030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  4. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
    GFD832553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.

    1. Remove the engine appearance cover nut.
    2. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
    3. After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.

    GFD832554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Detach the headlight wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle coolant hose.
    GFD832555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.

    GFD832556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainers.

    • Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.

    GFD832557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
    GFD832558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .
  9. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: AIR CLEANER . Refer to: Air Cleaner .

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 

    1. Release the retainer and position the heater hoses aside.
    2. Detach the wire harness retainers from the battery tray.
    GFD832559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Remove the battery tray nuts.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    2. Remove the bolts and the battery tray.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    GFD832560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Loosen the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD832561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Loosen the engine mount bolts.
    GFD832562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Install the battery tray and nuts.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    GFD832560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 

    1. Position back the heater hose and install the retainer.
    2. Attach the wire harness retainers to the battery tray.
    GFD832559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  12. Install the battery. Refer to: Battery .
  13. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Start the vehicle and move it forward 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

    GFD832563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Do not twist or strain the powertrain/drivetrain mounts or damage to the mounts may occur.

    Move the vehicle in reverse the same distance 0.6 m (1.97 ft) - 1.2 m (3.94 ft).

    GFD832564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the battery. Refer to: Battery .

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 

    1. Release the retainer and position the heater hoses aside.
    2. Detach the wire harness retainers from the battery tray.
    GFD832559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the bolts and battery tray.
    GFD832560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  16. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque

    : Stage 1: 140 Nm Stage 2: 120deg.

    GFD832561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque

    : 175 Nm

    GFD832562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Position the degas bottle on the tabs.
    GFD832565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.

    • Attach the coolant hose retainer.

    GFD832566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque

      : 110 Nm

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque

      : 175 Nm

    GFD832567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. If equipped.Install the bracket and the nuts.

    Torque

    : 47 Nm

    GFD832568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  20. If equipped

    1. Install the screws and engine front undershield.

      Torque

      : 6 Nm

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 20 Nm

    GFD832552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. If equippedInstall the engine front undershield and fasteners.

    Torque

    : 1.5 Nm

    GFD832030Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 

    1. Position back the heater hose and install the retainer.
    2. Attach the wire harness retainers to the battery tray.
    GFD832559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Install the battery tray and nuts.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 10.5 Nm

    GFD832560Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: AIR CLEANER . Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  23. Test the system for normal operation.