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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1183 (AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - 6F35)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRTRANSAXLE SUPPORT INSULATOR - 2.5LREMOVAL
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Transaxle Support Insulator - 2.5L: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and the outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 2.5L .
  3. Remove the battery and battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the 4 screws and position the LH fender splash shield aside.
    Fig 1: Locating Screws And LH Fender Splash Shield
    G06278590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the LH front structure-to-subframe splash shield.
    Fig 2: Locating Pin-Type Retainers And LH Front Structure-To-Subframe Splash Shield
    G06278591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the lower 2 transaxle insulator-to-frame bolts.
    Fig 3: Locating Lower Transaxle Insulator-To-Frame Bolts
    G06278592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the Engine Support Bar, support the engine.
    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Support Bar
    G06278593Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the transaxle support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 5: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt
    G06278594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the wiring harness retainer from the transaxle support insulator and position the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G06278595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the LH shock tower.
    Fig 7: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    G06278596Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the electrical connector bracket from the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
    Fig 8: Locating Electrical Connector Bracket
    G06278597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 2 bolts and the nut and position the BJB  aside far enough to gain access to the top 2 transaxle support insulator bolts.
    Fig 9: Locating Bolts And Nut
    G06278598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the top 2 transaxle support insulator bolts and remove the transaxle support insulator.
Fig 10: Locating Top Transaxle Support Insulator Bolts
G06278599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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