rexracer
July 16th, 2001, 05:33 PM
Okay I've changed the sensor and did not have to take off the bumper!!!!!
You have to take off the beauty piece (the one w/ the headlight doors) and then take out the screw on the washer bottle filler neck bracket.
Then on the bottom of the bottle there are two screws (8mm) facing back towards the radiator. You might pull the two screws (8mm) for the little cooler to have some more room.
Then there is a screw (8mm) inside the lower valence facing down. It's hard to see and you have to reach up through the access holes in the valence.
This will leave the bottle attached to its bracket but the bracket is now loose from the frame.
Pick up on the bottle and you can move it around enough to get at the sensor. Pulling the sensor is a knuckle buster so be careful. I used a 10" ratchet extension to seat the new sensor, it's a tight fit so be really careful.
I got the sensor only from North Hills Lincoln here in Fort Worth TX if you need the part number.
It's cool to start the car and get only the clock on the display.
Hope this helps someone, it should take about 30 minutes once you spot that third screw tucked up in the bumper valence.
attn Mike 98lsc this is a repost to make it easier to see the fix please delete if you see fit.........
Thanks for the site
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You have to take off the beauty piece (the one w/ the headlight doors) and then take out the screw on the washer bottle filler neck bracket.
Then on the bottom of the bottle there are two screws (8mm) facing back towards the radiator. You might pull the two screws (8mm) for the little cooler to have some more room.
Then there is a screw (8mm) inside the lower valence facing down. It's hard to see and you have to reach up through the access holes in the valence.
This will leave the bottle attached to its bracket but the bracket is now loose from the frame.
Pick up on the bottle and you can move it around enough to get at the sensor. Pulling the sensor is a knuckle buster so be careful. I used a 10" ratchet extension to seat the new sensor, it's a tight fit so be really careful.
I got the sensor only from North Hills Lincoln here in Fort Worth TX if you need the part number.
It's cool to start the car and get only the clock on the display.
Hope this helps someone, it should take about 30 minutes once you spot that third screw tucked up in the bumper valence.
attn Mike 98lsc this is a repost to make it easier to see the fix please delete if you see fit.........
Thanks for the site
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