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Removal and Installation

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the heat shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Heat Shield
    G01308589Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Output Shaft Speed Sensor Connector
    G01308590Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the OSS sensor cover.
    1. Remove the connector.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Remove the cover.
      Fig 3: Removing OSS Sensor Cover
      G01308591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the OSS sensor.
    Fig 4: Removing OSS Sensor
    G01308592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.