9. Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing connection. After loosening hose clamp, use
a twisting motion on hose to loosen from housing.
10. Remove ignition coil and bracket assembly (two nuts) from top of throttle body and pencil brace at
exhaust manifold.
11. Remove throttle body as outlined in Section 03
-04B .
12. Disconnect fuel charging wiring retaining standoffs from inboard rocker arm cover studs. Carefully
disconnect electrical connections to each fuel injector and remove harness from engine.
13. Disconnect heater water hoses.
14. Remove spark plug wire set (12281) from spark plugs (12405) by using a twisting motion on the
rubber boot. Remove harness retaining standoffs from rocker arm cover studs.
Remove valve covers as outlined in this section.
Item Part Number Description
1 12A648 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor(Ranger)
2 124648 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (Aerostar)
3 9424 Intake Manifold
4 806344 Heater Elbow
5 18599 Hot Water Heater Elbow Connection
6 10884 Water Temperature Indicator Sender Unit
A — Tighten to 16-24 Nm
(12-17 Lb-Ft)
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