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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. Remove the fasteners and the undershield.
    GFD586366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  3. Remove the nuts and the bracket.
    GFD586367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
    GFD586368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.

    GFD586369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.
    GFD586370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.
    GFD586371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4
  8. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD586372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4

    2.5L 

  10. Remove the nuts and the bracket.
    GFD586373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
    GFD586374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing
  13. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle
  14. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.
    GFD586375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. NOTE: Be prepared to catch a minimal amount of escaping coolant fluid.

    Disconnect the coolant hoses.

    GFD586376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD586379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove wiring harness nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the bolts and the power converter.
    GFD586381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD586382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

  22. Install the power converter and the bolts.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD586381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Connect the converter wiring harness retainers and install the wiring harness nut.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD586380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Connect the electrical connector.
    GFD586379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Connect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Connect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Connect the coolant hoses.
    GFD586376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Enable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing

    All vehicles 

  29. 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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  30. 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).

    GFD586384Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

  31. Disable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing
  32. NOTE: Be prepared to catch a minimal amount of escaping coolant fluid.

    Disconnect the coolant hoses.

    GFD586376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD586379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove wiring harness nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the bolts and the power converter.
    GFD586381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  38. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4
  39. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque:Stage 1: 103 lb.ft (140 Nm)Stage 2: 120 deg.

    GFD586372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD586371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Position the degas bottle on the tabs.
    GFD586370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.

    • Attach the coolant hose retainer.

    GFD586369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) - MI4
    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD586385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Install the bracket and the nuts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD586367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

  44. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD586375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Install the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle
  46. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD586382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Install the power converter and the bolts.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD586381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Connect the converter wiring harness retainers and install the wiring harness nut.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD586380Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Connect the electrical connector.
    GFD586379Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Connect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586378Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Connect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD586377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Connect the coolant hoses.
    GFD586376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the nuts and the bracket.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD586373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD586386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Enable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing
  55. Fill the Electric Powertrain Cooling System. Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding

    All vehicles 

  56. Install the undershield and fasteners.
    GFD586366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Test the system for normal operation.