Vortech 2000-2003 Ford Focus Zetec/SVT - Manual (Page 13)

P/N: 4FJ020-010
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19APR04 v3.0 Focus(4FJ v3.0)
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A. Remove the ducting between the air box and
the throttle body. Disconnect the MAF from
the ducting and set aside.
B. Remove the air box, fresh air tube, battery,
battery box and all remaining components
running to the inlet of the motor.
C. Remove the Battery/Air Box support bracket:
1.
Support the driver’s side of the transmis-
sion.
2. Remove four nuts securing the bracket to
the driver’s side engine mount.
3. Remove the large central nut securing
the transmission to the engine mount.
4. Lift the plate on top of the engine mount
and remove the Battery/Air Box support
bracket. (See Fig. 1-a.)
5 . Reinstall the engine mount plate and
resecure all engine mount hardware.
D. Place an oil drain pan beneath the power
steering pump. Disconnect the high-pressure
(3/8" tube) power steering line from the power
steering pump. Disconnect the opposite end
of the power steering line from the steering
rack. Disconnect all other supports securing
the power steering line and remove it from
the car.
E. From under the vehicle, remove the plastic
cover protecting the belts and pulleys.
F. From under the vehicle, release the tension
on the accessory drive belt and remove the
drive belt.
G. Disconnect the fill hose from the power steer-
ing pump. Remove the four screws securing
the power steering pump and remove the
power steering pump from the vehicle.
H. Drain sufficient coolant to remove and relo-
cate the plastic upper coolant manifold locat-
ed near the upper radiator core support. (See
Fig. 4-c.)
I. ZX3 Only: Remove the four screws securing
the heat shield to the header. Remove the
heat shield.
J. Locate the PCV valve located near the dri-
ver’s side of the exhaust manifold on the front
of the engine. Pull the stock PCV valve and
install the supplied PCV valve in its place.
K. Remove the screws and pushpins securing
the front bumper cover. Remove the front
bumper cover from the car.
1. PREPARATION/REMOVAL
Fig. 1-a
BATTERY/AIRBOX SUPPORT
TO REMOVE
NOTE: - ZX3 Models Only
1. Remove the passenger side front kick panel from the interior of the vehicle. Remove the sound deadening
material (if any) that is covering the ECM. Remove the plastic ECM hold-down bracket.
2. Using a 10mm socket or wrench, remove the harness and plug from the ECM (as you loosen the bolt, the
connector will slowly release). Remove the ECM from the vehicle.
3. Contact the Vortech Service Department for a Return Authorization Number. Send both ECM and supplied
credit tag to Vortech using the enclosed shipping box.