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.

All vehicles

Remove the transmission fluid level indicator.

Fig 1: Removing Transmission Fluid Level Indicator
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Remove the nut.

Fig 2: Removing Nut
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Loosen the clamp and disconnect the downpipe from the turbocharger.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Downpipe From Turbocharger
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Remove the nuts and the RH intake heat shield.

Fig 4: Removing Nuts And RH Intake Heat Shield
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist. Refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the wire loom from the crossmember.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Loom From Crossmember
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Using a suitable high-lift transmission jack, support the transmission.
Remove the nuts.

Fig 6: Removing Nuts
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Remove the bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Bolts
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Remove the bolts and the crossmember.

Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Crossmember
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Separate the transmission fluid filler tube and position aside.

Fig 9: Separating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
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4x4 vehicles
Remove the nut, washer and bolt.

Fig 10: Removing Stabilizer Bar Link Nut, Washer And Bolt
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Remove the nut, washer, bolt and the right front stabilizer bar link.

Fig 11: Removing Stabilizer Bar Link Nut, Washer And Bolt
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All vehicles

NOTE: Lower the transmission jack approximately 25 mm (1 in) to ease the removal of the downpipe.

Fig 12: Removing Downpipe

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Remove the nuts, bolts and the downpipe.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.