Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to PLENUM CHAMBER .
Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
Remove the bolts and reposition the fender apron.

Fig 1: Removing Fender Apron
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Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts
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Remove the screws and the pin-type retainer and reposition the cowl top cover to access the air inlet duct nut.

Fig 3: Removing Screws And Pin-Type Retainer
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Remove the nut.

Fig 4: Removing Nut
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Remove the nut and position the harness cover aside.

Fig 5: Removing Harness Cover
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Remove the nut.

Fig 6: Identifying Nut
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Inside the vehicle, remove the bolt.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts
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Detach the wire harness.

Fig 8: Removing Wiring Harness
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Detach the electrical connectors and remove the air inlet duct.

Fig 9: Detatching Electrical Connector
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WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

To install, reverse the removal procedure.