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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSIONAUTOMATIC TRANSAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONIN-VEHICLE REPAIRTRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBERREMOVAL
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition

Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Removal
    WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .
  1. With the vehicle NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the RH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting RH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G04016753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting RH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04016678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts from the RH exhaust flange.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts From RH Exhaust Flange
    G04016652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the RH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 4: Removing RH Exhaust Pipe
    G04016653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH HO2S sensor connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting LH HO2S Sensor Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting LH Catalyst Monitor Connector
    G04584304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts from the LH exhaust flange.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts From LH Exhaust Flange
    G04016656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Loosen the exhaust clamp and remove the LH exhaust pipe.
    Fig 8: Removing LH Exhaust Pipe
    G03882571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G03882600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a suitable transmission jack.
  12. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G04016658Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 11: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G04016763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and remove the parking brake cable bracket and position aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Parking Brake Cable Bracket
    G04016660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. NOTE: The crossmember is a press fit in the crossmember pocket, it may be necessary to pry the crossmember out of the crossmember pocket. Be careful not to damage the crossmember.
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  • • 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.
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