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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.
    GFD575636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. If equipped. Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
    GFD575637Courtesy 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.
    GFD575638Courtesy 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.

    GFD575639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Detach the headlight wiring harness retainer from the degas bottle coolant hose.
    GFD575640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.

    GFD575641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainers.

    • Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.

    GFD575642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolt and position the A/C line bracket aside.
    GFD575643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery .
  9. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner 1.5L EcoBoost . Refer to Air Cleaner 2.0L EcoBoost .

    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.
    GFD575644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Remove the battery tray nuts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    2. Remove the bolts and the battery tray.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    GFD575645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Loosen the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD575646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Loosen the engine mount bolts.
    GFD575647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Install the battery tray and nuts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    GFD575645Courtesy 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.
    GFD575644Courtesy 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).

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  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).

    GFD575649Courtesy 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.
    GFD575644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the bolts and battery tray.
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    1.5L and 2.0L 

  16. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque

    :Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)

    Stage 2: 120°

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  17. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque

    : 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD575647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Position the degas bottle on the tabs.
    GFD575650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.

    • Attach the coolant hose retainer.

    GFD575651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Tighten the bolts and stud bolt.

      Torque

      : 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque

      : 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD575652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. If equipped. Install the bracket and the nuts.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD575653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  20. If equipped

    1. Install the screws and engine front undershield.

      Torque

      : 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

    GFD575636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. If equipped Install the engine front undershield and fasteners.

    Torque

    : 13 lb.in (1.5 Nm)

    GFD575637Courtesy 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.
    GFD575644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

    1. Install the battery tray and nuts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    2. Install the bolts.

      Torque

      : 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

    GFD575645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Install the air cleaner. Refer to Air Cleaner 1.5L EcoBoost . Refer to Air Cleaner 2.0L EcoBoost .
  23. Test the system for normal operation.