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Transmission Support Crossmember: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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  1. With the vehicle NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) sensor connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Sensor Connector
    G04584415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the RH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 2: 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
    G04584417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts and the RH catalytic converter.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts And RH Catalytic Converter
    G04584418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the LH HO2S connector.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH HO2S Connector
    G04584303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the LH catalyst monitor connector.
    Fig 6: 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
    G04584421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the bolts and the LH catalytic converter.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts And LH Catalytic Converter
    G04584422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Rear Transmission Insulator Nuts
    G04584423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install a suitable transmission jack.
  12. Remove the RH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing RH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G04584424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the LH side crossmember bolts.
    Fig 11: Removing LH Side Crossmember Bolts
    G04584425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and remove the parking brake cable bracket and position aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Bolts And Parking Brake Cable Bracket
    G04584426Courtesy 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.
    Fig 13: Removing Lower RH Side Of Crossmember
    G04584427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Lower the RH side of the crossmember.
    16. 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.
    Fig 14: Removing Crossmember
    G04584428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Lower the LH side of the crossmember and remove the crossmember.
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