stickboy
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- 99' Explorer Limited 4x4
I am working on pulling a 4.0 SOHC out of my 99 Explorer Limited. There is a wiring harness that drops down from the top of the engine to the back and then Ys off in either direction. The one going to the driver side goes to a large connector that sits directly behind the driver's side head.
First off, how do you get that connector separated? I can feel it and can probably grab it, but I am not sure if it's the type where you have to pry the "latch" away and slide it out or if there is something else holding it. I don't want to break the connector so I thought I would ask here.
Second, does the harness that goes off to the passenger side go down to the transmission and the o2 sensor on the right side exhaust? Is there another connector somewhere in line I need to disconnect, or do I just fish the harness out with the engine?
Third, what do you find the easiest method of removing the upper bell housing bolts? I read on here a few people say you get them from the top. One guy at the parts store said undo the transmission crossmember and drop it down a ways to get easier access to the bolts from below. Thoughts?
First off, how do you get that connector separated? I can feel it and can probably grab it, but I am not sure if it's the type where you have to pry the "latch" away and slide it out or if there is something else holding it. I don't want to break the connector so I thought I would ask here.
Second, does the harness that goes off to the passenger side go down to the transmission and the o2 sensor on the right side exhaust? Is there another connector somewhere in line I need to disconnect, or do I just fish the harness out with the engine?
Third, what do you find the easiest method of removing the upper bell housing bolts? I read on here a few people say you get them from the top. One guy at the parts store said undo the transmission crossmember and drop it down a ways to get easier access to the bolts from below. Thoughts?