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Starting System: Removal & Installation Mercury Milan I

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNINGWhen carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING AND LIFTING»(ref-271051) .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-271102) .
  3. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
  4. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  5. Position the starter motor solenoid battery cable terminal cover aside.
  6. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position the cable aside. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  7. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the top and bottom starter motor stud bolt and position the wiring harness aside.
  8. Remove the starter motor stud bolt, bolt and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Starter Motor - 3.0L
ItemPart NumberDescription
1N805320Starter motor solenoid wire nut
214463Starter motor solenoid wire (part of 12B637)
314603Starter motor solenoid battery cable terminal cover
4W706414Starter motor solenoid battery cable nut
514463Starter motor solenoid battery cable (part of 14B060)
6W503297Starter motor bolt (2 required)
711000Starter motor
WARNINGWhen carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.
  1. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-271102) .
  2. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  3. Position the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable cover aside.
  4. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  5. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: Starter Motor - 3.5L
ItemPart NumberDescription
114197Starter motor wire harness pin-type retainer (part of 14B060)
2N805320Starter motor solenoid wire nut
314463Starter motor solenoid wire (part of 14B060)
414603Starter motor solenoid battery cable terminal cover
5W706414Starter motor solenoid battery cable nut
614463Starter motor solenoid battery cable (part of 14B060)
7W503297Starter motor bolt (2 required)
811000Starter motor
WARNINGWhen carrying out maintenance on the starting system, be aware that the heavy gauge leads are connected directly to the battery. Make sure the protective caps are in place when maintenance is completed.
  1. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to «BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES»(ref-271102) .
  2. Detach the starter motor wire harness pin-type retainer.
  3. Remove the starter motor solenoid wire nut and position the wire aside. To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  4. Position the starter motor solenoid terminal battery cable cover aside.
  5. Remove the starter motor solenoid battery cable nut and position aside the cable. To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  6. Remove the 2 starter motor bolts and the starter motor. To install, tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.