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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2006GRAND MARQUIS V8-4.6L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN W
Steering Control Module: Service and Repair
2006 Mercury Grand Marquis V8-4.6L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
Variable Assist Power Steering (VAPS) Module
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Disconnect the power point.
2 Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
3 Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
4. Remove the VAPS module.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3 Remove the module.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Pull out the lower instrument panel insulator.
3. Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
1 Disconnect the power point.
2 Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
3 Remove the lower instrument panel insulator.
4. Remove the VAPS module.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3 Remove the module.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.