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Removal & Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting & Cables  .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution & Filtering  .
  3. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connector
    G02761793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the PCM.
    1. Remove the nuts.
    2. Remove the cover.
    3. Remove the PCM.
    Fig 2: Removing PCM
    G02761794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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