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Transaxle - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4) > < Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

C-MAX 2003.75 (06.2003-)

Manual Transmission/Transaxle - Vehicles With: 5-Speed Manual Transmission (iB5) - Transaxle—1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma) C-MAX 2003.75 (06/2003-)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Support Bar, Engine

303-290A

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-13

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-15
General Equipment
Retaining strap
Transmission jack

Removal

  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the battery tray.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the headlamp assembly on both sides.
    For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation).
  1. Using suitable cable ties, secure the radiator to the radiator grille opening panel.

  1. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.

  1. Remove the starter motor.
    • Detach the starter motor electrical connectors from the starter motor.

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
    • Detach the engine wiring harness bracket from the transaxle.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the left-hand side radiator support bracket retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the right-hand side radiator support bracket retaining bolts.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Over bending of the exhaust flexible pipe may cause damage resulting in failure.
    Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a suitable support wrap or suitable splint.

  1. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the crossmember exhaust hanger insulators.

  1. Detach the exhaust flexible pipe from the catalytic converter.
    • Discard the gasket and nuts.

  1. Remove the engine support insulator.
  1. Remove the left-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the right-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the gearshift cables cover.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
    1. Detach the gearshift cables and the selector cable from the selector levers.
    1. Turn the abutment sleeve clockwise and detach the cables from the bracket.

  1. Install the special tools on both sides (right-hand side shown).

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Install the special tools.

  1. Install the special tools.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    Disconnect the clutch slave cylinder supply line.
    • Remove the spring clip.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount.
    • Discard the nuts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Using the special tools, lower the engine and transaxle assembly.
  1. Lower the vehicle.

  1. Remove the engine and transaxle rear mount retaining bracket.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Jacking (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) /
    Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the transaxle lower retaining bolts.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Secure the transaxle with a retaining strap.
    Using a suitable transmission jack, support the transaxle.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolt.

  1. Using a suitable transmission jack, remove the transaxle.

Transaxle - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4) > < Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)