Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor pulley.

Fig 1: Removing Accessory Drive Belt From A/C Compressor Pulley
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the crankshaft position sensor.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Connector From Crankshaft Position Sensor
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Disconnect the A/C compressor field coil electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Field Coil Electrical Connector
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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the A/C compressor bolts.

Fig 4: Locating Bolts

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Loosen the bolts enough for the compressor to slide down one inch, allowing access for crankshaft position (CKP) sensor removal.
Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.

Fig 5: Removing Bolt Of CKP Sensor
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.