Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Before servicing a vehicle equipped with a fire suppression system, depower the system by following the procedure in FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow the instructions may result in serious personal injury.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
Remove the plenum chamber. For additional information, refer to Plenum Chamber .
Remove the RH front wheel and tire.
Remove the bolts and reposition the fender apron.

Fig 1: Right Font Fender Apron Bolts

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Remove the bolt.

Fig 2: Locating Bolt

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Remove the screws and the pin-type retainer and reposition the cowl top cover to access the air inlet duct nut.

Fig 3: Cowl Top Cover Fasteners

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Remove the nut.

Fig 4: Locating Nut

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Remove the nut and position the harness cover aside.

Fig 5: Harness Cover

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Remove the nut.

Fig 6: Locating Nut

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Inside the vehicle, remove the bolt.

Fig 7: Locating Bolt

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Detach the wire harness.

Fig 8: Detaching Wire Harness

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Detach the electrical connectors and remove the air inlet duct.

Fig 9: Electrical Connectors

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WARNING: If the vehicle is equipped with a fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM article. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.