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.

CAUTION: Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to working on the electronic engine controls.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in ENGINE COOLING .
Disconnect the engine vent and radiator vent hoses from the degas bottle.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Engine Vent And Radiator Vent Hoses From Degas Bottle
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Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.

Fig 2: Positioning Degas Bottle Aside With Torque Specifications
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Remove the turbocharger intake tube bracket.
1. Remove two bolts.
2. Remove the two nuts.
3. Remove the turbocharger intake tube bracket.
Fig 3: Removing Turbocharger Intake Tube Bracket
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NOTE: Early production shown, late production similar.

Fig 4: Removing Fuel Injector Control Module (FICM) Bolts With Torque Specifications

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Remove the fuel injector control module (FICM) bolts.

CAUTION: Make sure both latches are released before removing the electrical connectors or engine damage can occur.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors

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Position out the FICM and disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove the FICM.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.