Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Detach the wiring harness.

Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and disconnect the wiring harness retainer.

Fig 2: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and the bolt and position the degas bottle out of the way.

Fig 3: Tightening Torque Specification Of Degas Bottle Bolt
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Loosen the clamps and disconnect the hoses. Drain the fluid into a suitable container.

Fig 4: Loosening Clamps And Disconnecting Hoses
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nuts, the bolt and the reservoir (3E764).

Fig 5: Removing Nuts And Bolt Of Reservoir
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill, purge and leak check the system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .