Removal and Installation

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the 4 throttle body bolts and position the throttle body aside.
    • To install, tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).
  3. Remove the roll restrictor cross brace-to-roll restrictor bolt.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush, apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
  4. Remove the 4 roll restrictor cross brace-to-strut tower bolts and the crossbar.
    • To install, clean the bolts using a wire brush, apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the 4 roll restrictor support bracket bolts and the support bracket.
    • To install, clean the bolts using a wire brush, apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  6. Detach the wiring retainer from the roll restrictor.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts and the roll restrictor.
    • To install, clean the bolt using a wire brush, apply new threadlock to the threads and tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.