Ford does not provide camshaft gear timing marks, or information to perform timing belt service without the special tools shown in this procedure.
Engine-Manual Transaxle
Special Tools
Special Tool(s)
Remove the hood.
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, resulting in possible personal injury.
Relieve the fuel system pressure.
Remove the battery.
Remove the battery tray.
Remove the throttle return spring.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the constant control relay module and bracket as an assembly.
Drain the engine coolant.
Remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
Recover the A/C system refrigerant.
Remove the air cleaner inlet duct at throttle body.
Disconnect the fuel charging wiring from the connectors.