Removal & Installation (Cougar 2.0L SOHC)
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 12 other vehicles, including the 2001 Mercury Sable, 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2001 Mercury Cougar, 2001 Lincoln Town Car, and 2001 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Ensure ignition switch is turned to OFF position. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner outlet tube and resonator. Disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See FUEL LINE CONNECTOR . Remove fuel supply and return hose clamp. Disconnect vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator. Remove accelerator cable retaining clip. Disconnect accelerator cable from bracket.
- On vehicles equipped with cruise control, disconnect cruise control cable from throttle body. Remove cruise control cable from bracket. On all vehicles, disconnect fuel injector electrical connectors. Remove variable camshaft timing solenoid electrical connector grommet from engine cover. Disconnect variable camshaft timing solenoid electrical connector. Position fuel injection wiring harness aside. Remove fuel injection supply manifold and injectors as a unit.
- Install NEW injector "O" ring seals. Lubricate injector "O" rings with clean engine oil. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.