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Powertrain/Drivetrain Mount Neutralizing

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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.
    GFD749047Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  3. Remove the nuts and the bracket.
    GFD749048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
    GFD749049Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the coolant hose retainer.

    • Remove the bolts and the degas bottle support bracket.

    GFD749050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.
    GFD749051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.
    GFD749052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 .
  9. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD749053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 .

    2.5L 

  11. Remove the nuts and the bracket.
    GFD749054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Loosen, but do not remove the roll restrictor fasteners. Verify that the roll restrictor is loose.
    GFD749055Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing .
  14. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
  15. Loosen, but do not remove the engine mount bolts.
    GFD749056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Be prepared to catch a minimal amount of escaping coolant fluid.

    Disconnect the coolant hoses.

    GFD749057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD749060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove wiring harness nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and the power converter.
    GFD749062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Loosen, but do not remove the transmission mount bolts.
    GFD749063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

  23. Install the power converter and the bolts.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD749062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Connect the converter wiring harness retainers and install the wiring harness nut.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD749061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Connect the electrical connector.
    GFD749060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Connect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Connect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Connect the coolant hoses.
    GFD749057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Enable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing .

    All vehicles 

  30. 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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  31. 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).

    GFD749065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

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

    Disconnect the coolant hoses.

    GFD749057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    GFD749060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove wiring harness nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the bolts and the power converter.
    GFD749062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    1.5L and 2.0L 

  39. Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 .
  40. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

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

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  41. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD749052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Position the degas bottle on the tabs.
    GFD749051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Install the degas bottle support bracket and the bolts.

    • Attach the coolant hose retainer.

    GFD749050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Install the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) - I3 (Y1)/2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 .
    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD749066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Install the bracket and the nuts.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

    GFD749048Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    2.5L 

  47. Tighten the engine mount bolts.

    Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD749056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
  49. Tighten the transmission mount bolts.

    Torque: 184 lb.ft (250 Nm)

    GFD749063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Install the power converter and the bolts.

    Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

    GFD749062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Connect the converter wiring harness retainers and install the wiring harness nut.

    Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

    GFD749061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Connect the electrical connector.
    GFD749060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Connect the electrical connectors and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Connect the electrical connector and wiring harness retainers.
    GFD749058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Connect the coolant hoses.
    GFD749057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Remove the nuts and the bracket.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD749054Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Tighten the bolts and studbolt.

      Torque: 81 lb.ft (110 Nm)

    • Tighten the bolt.

      Torque: 129 lb.ft (175 Nm)

    GFD749067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Enable the vehicle high-voltage electrical system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing .
  59. Fill the Electric Powertrain Cooling System. Refer to: Cooling System Filling and Bleeding .

    All vehicles 

  60. Install the undershield and fasteners.
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  61. Test the system for normal operation.
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