Thunderbird V8-3.9L VIN A (2002)
1.
Drain the engine coolant. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-03 for details.
2.
Mark the heater hoses at the DCCV for identification and disconnect the 3 (three) quick disconnect fittings. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section
412-00 for details.
3.
Remove the retainers for hydraulic cooling fan reservoir (passenger side of engine) and position aside.
4.
Remove the throttle body. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-04A details.
5
Remove the IAC (Idle Air Control) valve. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-14 for details.
6.
Disconnect the upper radiator hose from radiator and position aside.
7.
Remove the air conditioning receiver drier retainer and position aside.
8.
Disconnect the heater hoses from upper radiator hose T-fitting and water pump.
9.
Disconnect the DCCV electrical connector.
10.
Raise the vehicle.
11.
Remove the lower splash shield.
12.
Remove the bolts for DCCV at bracket.
13.
Lower the vehicle.
14.
Remove the DCCV valve with hoses and bracket attached.
15.
Transfer the hoses and bracket from old DCCV to new DCCV.
Installation
1.
Reverse the removal procedure to install new DCCV.
2.
Torque the DCCV bracket bolts to 80 Lb-in (9 N.m).
3.
Torque the upper hydraulic cooling fan reservoir fastener to 53 Lb-in (6 N.m) and lower/side fastener to 106 Lb-in (12 N.m).
4.
Torque the air conditioning receiver drier to 53 Lb-in (6 N.m).
5.
Install the throttle body using a new gasket, Part Number XW4Z-9E936-BA. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-04A for details.
6.
Install the IAC using a new gasket, Part Number E83Z-9F670-A. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-14 for details.
7.
Refill engine coolant. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 303-03 for details.
8.
Repeat Steps 1-3 of the diagnostic procedure to verify repair.
