Ford Escape: Starting System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1) / Removal and Installation - Starter Motor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect battery terminals.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
   

1. Remove the retainers and position aside the coolant hose.
   

1. • Disconnect the connector.
     
   • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
     

1. 1. Remove the battery terminal cap.
      
   2. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut.
      Torque: 106 lb.in (12 Nm)
   3. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

1. • Detach the wiring harness retainers.
     
   • Position the wiring harness aside.
     

1. Remove the starter motor bracket nuts.
   Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

1. Remove the starter motor studbolts, then remove the starter motor.
   Torque: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.