Yes. It comes out very easy.
My install issue was removing the tie down bracket bolts. One head broke off leaving the bolt in the hole. Still trying to figure out how to get that out.
That is good. I am 5 months in and 21k miles with my 2.3L Lariat and am averaging 20.6 mpg. Obviously lots of highway at 70-80 mph but also a lot of 55 mph backroads.