Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
Removed Parts Return
Hold the removed catalysts until the claim is paid and the Parts Department receives WPRC "parts disposition instructions" on your daily Parts Advice
Register (Overnight Messages). Direct questions on warranty parts returns to the WPRC at 1-800-416-9772.
For latest prices, check or call your:
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Order Processing Center
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DOES II
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Updated Price Book
Excess Stock Return
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - A
Catalyst/Exhaust Manifold Assembly Replacement and Three-Way (Underbody) Catalytic Converter Inspection/Replacement
Affected Vehicles
Certain 1995 and 1996 Contour and Mystique cars equipped with 2.5L engines and built at the Kansas City Assembly Plant from start of 1995 model
production through March 10,1996, and Cuautitlan Assembly Plant from start of 1995 model production through March 13,1996.
Service Part Number F6RZ-9K494-AC Kit "A"
Usage: 1995 Models With Manual Transmissions
Removal/Inspection
Three-way catalytic converter must be inspected for blockage. If blockage exceeds the inspection limit shown below, the three-way catalytic converter
must be replaced.
1.
Install memory saver, then disconnect battery negative cable.
2.
From engine compartment, perform the following:
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Disconnect idle air control vacuum hose.
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Disconnect idle air control electrical connector.
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Disconnect EGR tube from the EGR valve.
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Disconnect electrical connectors from both oxygen sensors. One oxygen sensor is located in each catalyst/exhaust manifold.
3.
Raise and support vehicle.
4.
Remove three-way catalytic converter retaining nuts from muffler inlet and Y-pipe, then remove three-way catalytic converter from the vehicle and
