Contour V6-153 2.5L DOHC (1996)
CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 CONTOUR AND MYSTIQUE CARS, EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINE AND BUILT AT THE KANSAS CITY
ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM START OF 1995 PRODUCTION THROUGH MARCH 10, 1996, AND CUAUTITLAN ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM
START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MARCH 13, 1996.
SERVICE PART NUMBER:
F6RZ-9K494-CC KIT "C"
USAGE:
1996 MODELS WITH ALL TRANSMISSIONS
REMOVAL
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.
On models equipped with automatic transaxle, disconnect flex-pipe hanger from the underbody.
5.
On models equipped with automatic transaxle, remove three-way catalytic converter retaining nuts from muffler inlet and flex-pipe inlet from
Y-pipe, then remove three-way catalytic converter/flex-pipe from the vehicle.
6.
On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove three-way catalytic converter retaining nuts from muffler inlet and Y-pipe, then remove
three-way catalytic converter from the vehicle.
7.
Disconnect electrical connectors from both catalyst monitors.
8.
Remove Y-pipe-to-both catalyst/exhaust manifold retaining nuts.
9.
Remove Y-pipe bracket retaining nut, then remove the Y-pipe from the vehicle.
10.
Remove right wheelwell splash shield.
11.
Remove right driveshaft bearing support shield retaining nuts, then the shield.
12.
Remove right driveshaft bearing support bracket retaining bolts from the engine block. Disengage the bracket from the engine block only.
13.
Disconnect alternator electrical wiring.
14.
Remove the serpentine drive belt from the alternator pulley.
15.
Remove the alternator rear bracket retaining bolt.
16.
Remove the alternator mounting bolts, then position the alternator away from the catalyst/exhaust manifold.
17.
Remove the oxygen sensor from the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold.
18.
Disconnect and discard both Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) hoses.
19.
Remove the EGR tube from the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold.
NOTE:
The exhaust manifold is attached to the engine with studs and nuts. When removing the nuts, some studs will unscrew from the head.
20.
Remove the retaining nuts from the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold.
21.
Remove the rear (right) catalyst/exhaust manifold from the vehicle.
