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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .

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

Disconnect the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
Remove the bolt and position the PCM aside.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Release the wiring harness locator from the fender splash shield.
Release the front ABS sensor wiring harness locator.
Remove the air cleaner housing insulator.
Remove the upper fender splash shield bolt.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
If equipped, remove the air compressor bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
If equipped, disconnect the air compressor electrical connector.
If equipped, release the air pressure hose locator.
If equipped, disconnect the pin-type retainer and position the air compressor air intake aside.
Remove the 2 inner bolts, the pin-type retainer, and the fender splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

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.