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Removal and Installation

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WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and can be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in neutral, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, STARTING AND ENGINE ELECTRONICS -4.6L (2V) .
  6. Remove the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (FGR) VALVE .
  7. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  8. Disconnect the fuel tube from the fuel injection supply manifold. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  9. Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.
    Fig 1: Removing Hose And Tubes (1 Of 2)
    G03181059Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 2: Removing Hose And Tubes (2 Of 2)
    G03181060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    Fig 3: Removing Intake Manifold
    G03181061Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  11. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
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