Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel (2006)
Removal
1. WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to Fire
Suppression System.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
3. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position, using a suitable holding device.
4. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result.
If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to
Air Bag Systems.
Remove the intermediated shaft pinch bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the steering gear and position aside.
5. Remove the 2 exhaust manifold heat shield bolts and the shield.
6. Remove the catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts and position aside the catalytic converter flange.
7. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module tube from the exhaust manifold.
