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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALFUEL SYSTEMFUEL SYSTEM & ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM - 3.0L (4V)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFUEL CHARGING WIRING HARNESSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Removal and Installation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal and Installation
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the lower intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.0L (4V) .
  3. Remove the wiring harness retaining nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness Retaining Nut - With Torque Specification
    G03956385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector And Pin-Type Retainer
    G03955782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Disconnect the engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956584Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the transaxle control and digital transaxle range (DTR) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Transaxle Control And Digital Transaxle Range Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03956388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Electrical Connector - With Torque Specification
    G03956389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the wire harness bolt and bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Wire Harness Bolt And Bracket - With Torque Specification
    G03956390Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Unclip the harness from the bracket.
    Fig 7: Uncliping Harness From Bracket
    G03956391Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Unclip and disconnect the knock (KS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956392Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Unclip and disconnect the turbine shaft speed (TSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956393Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956395Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Camshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03955976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Unclip and disconnect the radio ignition noise suppressor and the RH heated oxygen (HO2S) sensor electrical connectors.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Radio Ignition Noise Suppressor And RH Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G03956397Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the ignition coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting Ignition Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G03956398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the differential pressure feedback electrical connector.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Differential Pressure Feedback Electrical Connector
    G03956399Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Loosen the bolt and disconnect the powertrain control (PCM) module electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Powertrain Control Module Electrical Connector - With Torque Specification
    G03956400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolt and disconnect the PCM wiring harness ground strap from the cowl panel.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting PCM Wiring Harness Ground Strap From Cowl Panel - With Torque Specification
    G03956401Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the vapor management valve (VMV) electrical connector.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Vapor Management Valve Electrical Connector
    G03956402Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the RH wheel. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
  22. Remove the RH inner fender splash shield.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers.
    3. Remove the splash shield.
    Fig 19: Removing RH Inner Fender Splash Shield
    G03956403Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the front splash shield.
    Fig 20: Removing Front Splash Shield - With Torque Specification
    G03955783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the starter cable cover.
    Fig 21: Removing Starter Cable Cover
    G03955926Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the nut and disconnect the starter wiring.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Starter Wiring - With Torque Specification
    G03956406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the high-pressure switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting A/C Compressor And High-Pressure Switch Electrical Connector
    G03956407Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the alternator electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Alternator Electrical Connector
    G03956408Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting LH Catalyst Monitor Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03956409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. NOTE: The oil pressure sensor is located behind the rear of the A/C compressor. The compressor has been removed for clarity.
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