Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 284

Removing the leaf screen
2. With a wrench or socket, remove the two
screws that hold the water shield. Move the
water shield toward the center of the vehicle
until there is enough clearance to remove it.
Removing the water shield
3. Remove the old filter by sliding it forward
out of the plastic tray then towards the
center of the vehicle until there is enough
clearance to remove it.
4. Install the new filter by compressing it and
sliding it into the plastic tray. Push the left
rear corner back and down to seat it in the
tray. Push the other edges of the filter down
to seat the filter completely.
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