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Removal and Installation

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .

    3. VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V ENGINE 

  3. Remove the intake manifold runner (IMRC) control valve.
    1. Disconnect the IMRC valve electrical connector.
    2. Remove the IMRC valve retainer screws and the IMRC valve.
      Fig 1: Removing Intake Manifold Runner (IMRC) Control Valve
      G01361260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    4. ALL VEHICLES 

  4. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector and remove the gasket.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connector
    G01361261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    5. VEHICLES WITH 3.0L 2V ENGINE 

  5. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose From Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
    G01361262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the EGR vacuum regulator solenoid inboard fastener.
    Fig 4: Removing EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Inboard Fastener
    G01361263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the outboard EGR vacuum regulator solenoid retaining screw and rotate the unit out of the way to allow clearance for PCM removal.
    Fig 5: Loosening Outboard EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Retaining Screw
    G01361264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    8. ALL VEHICLES 

  8. Remove the retaining bolts and the PCM.
    Fig 6: Removing Retaining Bolts Of PCM
    G01361265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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