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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the oil level indicator tube. For additional information refer to ENGINE 2.3L .
  3. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - 2.3L .
  4. Disconnect the hose from the degas bottle.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Hose From Degas Bottle
    G03275056Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the heater control hose from the tube portion.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Heater Control Hose From Tube Portion
    G03275057Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the EGR coolant hose mounting nuts.
    Fig 3: Removing EGR Coolant Hose Mounting Nuts
    G03275058Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the hose from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Thermostat Housing
    G03275059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the shifter, for manual transmission only. For additional information refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION .
  9. Remove the rear driveshaft. For additional information refer to DRIVESHAFT .
  10. Remove the catalytic converter to muffler bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Catalytic Converter To Muffler Bolts
    G03275060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the bolts and the catalytic converter.
    Fig 6: Removing Catalytic Converter
    G03275061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    12. NOTE: Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.
    Fig 7: Supporting Transmission With Appropriate Transmission Jack
    G03275062Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Support transmission with appropriate transmission jack.
  13. Remove the six bolts (three on each side) retaining the crossmember to the frame.
    Fig 8: Removing Six Bolts Retaining Crossmember To Frame
    G03275063Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Detach the transmission electrical connector from the crossmember. Remove the transmission mount nuts and crossmember.
    Fig 9: Removing Transmission Mount Nuts And Crossmember
    G03275064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Lower the transmission to access EGR coolant hose.
  16. Disconnect the hose from the intake manifold heated positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fitting and remove the hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Removing Hose From Vehicle
    G03275065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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