Removal & Installation (3.0L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Cowl vent screen must be removed to access Fuel Rail Pressure (FRP) sensor.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Relieve fuel system pressure. See FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE . Remove 2 pivot arm nut covers and 2 nuts from wiper pivot arms. Remove 2 wiper pivot arms. Remove left and right side cowl vent screen extension panels.

NOTE: Cowl vent screen pin-type retainers are reusable.

Disconnect windshield washer nozzle hoses from engine main wiring harness at lower right side of engine compartment. Remove 9 pin-type retainers and remove cowl vent screen. Remove 7 bolts and remove strut support brace, if necessary. See Figure. Remove bolts retaining FRP sensor shield and remove shield.
Disconnect harness connector and vacuum hose at FRP sensor. Remove bolts and remove FRP sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate new seal and "O" ring with clean engine oil. Install FRP sensor and tighten all bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .