Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position prior to working on the electronic engine controls.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Remove the retainers and the air deflector.

Fig 1: Identifying Pushpin Retainers And Upper Air Deflector
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Remove the power steering reservoir bracket retainers.

Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Bracket Retainers
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Remove the power steering fluid indicator and retainers. Remove the power steering reservoir bracket. Install the power steering indicator and position aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Reservoir-To-Mounting Bracket Bolts
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Disconnect the coolant hoses from the air cleaner outlet pipe.

Fig 4: Locating Coolant Hoses & Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe
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NOTE: Air cleaner side shown, engine side similar.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe & Clamp

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Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.
Unlatch and disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
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Remove the bolt and PCM.

Fig 7: Removing Bolt And PCM
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.