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Removal and Installation

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    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    • Disconnect the tube.
    • Detach the mass airflow (MAF) sensor wiring pin-type retainer.
    • Loosen the clamps and remove the pipe.
      Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
      G03274361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G03274362Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the crankcase breather hose and disconnect the vacuum hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankcase Breather Hose
    G03274363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  5. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid level indicator and tube assembly aside.
    Fig 4: Removing/Positioning Transmission Fluid Level Indicator And Tube Assembly Aside
    G03274364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    6. ALL VEHICLES 

  6. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses
    G03274365Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Coolant Hose
    G03274366Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the coolant tube bracket bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Coolant Tube Bracket Bolts
    G03274367Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the coolant hoses.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Coolant Hoses
    G03274368Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the wiring harness retainer and remove the coolant tube and bracket assembly.
    Fig 9: Detaching Wiring Harness Retainer And Coolant Tube And Bracket Assembly
    G03274369Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the heater hose and position aside.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Heater Hose And Position Aside
    G03274370Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector and wiring pin-type retainer. Position the wiring aside.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting MAF Sensor Electrical Connector And Wiring Pin-Type Retainer
    G03274371Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    13. CAUTION: It is important to twist the spark plug wire boots while pulling upward to avoid possible damage to the spark plug wire.
    NOTE: Spark plug wires must be connected to the correct ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing them.
  13. Position the spark plug wires aside.
    1. Disconnect the spark plug wires.
    2. Disconnect the spark plug wire retainer and position the wires aside.
      Fig 12: Disconnecting Spark Plug Wires
      G03274372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 13: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer
    G03274373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the fuel injector electrical connectors. Position the wiring aside.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Fuel Injector Electrical Connectors
    G03274374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts and the valve cover.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts And Valve Cover
    G03274375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  17. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces. Install a new gasket if necessary.
  18. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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