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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Fig 1: Locating Pushpin Retainers

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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.

Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

Fig 5: Identifying Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe & Clamp

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Unlatch and disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.

Fig 6: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors

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Remove the bolt and PCM.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

Fig 7: Powertrain Control Module & Bolt

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CAUTION: Fully seat the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors prior to latching them or damage to the connector pins may occur.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.