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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - HYBRID .
  2. Install the Engine Support Bar and support the engine and transaxle.
    Fig 1: Supporting Engine Using Engine Support Bar
    G06261966Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the hood ajar electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Hood Ajar Electrical Connector
    G07786175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolt and the nut and position aside the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
    • To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Locating Battery Junction Box Mounting Bolt And Nut
      G07786176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 5 nuts and remove the transaxle support insulator and the bracket.
    • To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Locating Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolts
      G07786177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.