Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford RV Cutaway, 2004 Ford Econoline, 2004 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the splash shield.
Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.

Fig 1: Removing Accessory Drive Belt From A/C Compressor Pulley
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect and detach the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.

Fig 2: Detaching Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Detach the wiring harness from the bracket.

Fig 3: Detaching Wiring Harness From Bracket
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Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.

Fig 4: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Field Coil Electrical Connector
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Fig 5: Loosening Bolts

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Loosen the bolts enough to slide the A/C compressor down one inch, allowing access for CKP sensor removal.
Remove the CKP sensor bolt and the crankshaft sensor.

Fig 6: Removing CKP Sensor Bolt And Crankshaft Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.