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1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S

Removal and Replacement

1999 Ford Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION Removal and Replacement

Powertrain Control Module:






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove cowl deflector.
3. Remove screw securing the ground cable of the engine control sensor wiring to the dash panel.
4. Loosen engine control sensor wiring to PCM connector retainer bolt.
5. Remove engine control sensor wiring from PCM.
6. Remove retaining nuts and powertrain control module insulator from dash panel.
7. Remove powertrain control module.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
2. Tighten insulator retaining nuts to 8-12 N.m (71-106 Lb-In).
3. Tighten engine control sensor wiring retainer bolt to 3.7 N.m (33 Lb-In).
4. Tighten engine control sensor wiring ground retaining screw securely.
RENDER: 1.0x

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