Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Pickup, 2003 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2003 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2003 Ford Excursion, and 2003 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery cables. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
Remove the battery ground cable screw and remove the cable.

Fig 1: Removing Battery Ground Cable Screw
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Remove the screw located on top of the frame rail.

Fig 2: Removing Screw Located On Top Of Frame Rail
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Remove the nut on bottom of the engine, near the front engine cover.

Fig 3: Removing Nut On Bottom Of Engine, Near Front Engine Cover
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Remove the nut located on the engine block right above the oil pan rail. Pull the transmission line bracket off the stud.

Fig 4: Removing Nut Located On Engine Block Right Above Oil Pan Rail
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Remove the stud and the battery ground cable eyelet.

Fig 5: Removing Stud And Battery Ground Cable Eyelet
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Disconnect the starter motor connections.
1. Remove the nut and disconnect the solenoid cable.
2. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor positive cable.
  
  Fig 6: Disconnecting Starter Motor Positive Cable
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Remove the cables.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.