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 ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) (12A650); Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
- Remove the nuts.
- Lower the hood latch release/park brake bracket and position aside.
- Disconnect the hood latch release cable.
- Release the retaining clip from the hood latch release handle to the park brake bracket.
- Release the return spring and remove the hood release handle.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.