Removal | | -
Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures). | | | -
Remove the battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray - 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | | -
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). | | | -
Disconnect the fuel lines. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information, General Procedures). | | | -
Drain the coolant. Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03D Engine Cooling - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)/2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), General Procedures). | | | -
Remove the driveshafts. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | | -
Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt (303-05B Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)/2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). | | | -
Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05B Accessory Drive - 2.5L Duratec-RS (VI5)/2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5), Removal and Installation). | | | -
NOTE:Note the position of the spring washers to aid installation. | | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not twisted. | | | -
Position the A/C compressor to one side. | | | -
CAUTION:Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent. | | |