Removal and Installation Removal NOTE:Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. | -
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). | | -
Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles With: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). Refer to: Air Cleaner - Vehicles Without: PCM Security Shield (303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the inside of the pipe ends are clean and free of oil residue. Torque: 10 Nm | | -
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the inside of the pipe ends are clean and free of oil residue. Torque: 10 Nm | Installation | -
NOTE:Install all the bolts finger tight before final tightening. To install, reverse the removal procedure. | | |