Removal (Van)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford Econoline, 1995 Ford Club Wagon, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove engine cover. Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove air cleaner. Remove grille and radiator air deflector. Remove headlight and side marker light assemblies. Remove fan shroud and radiator.
- Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment (if equipped), and remove A/C condenser. Remove hood latch, leaving cable attached. Remove stone deflector and upper radiator support. Disconnect air bag electrical connector. Remove heater hoses. Remove oil filler tube. Disconnect generator and junction box.
- Disconnect lines at A/C compressor. Remove upper intake manifold. See UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD . Disconnect transmission filler tube. Release fuel pressure. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
- Using Spring Lock Coupling Remover (T81P-19623-G1 for 3/8" line or T81P-19623-G2 for 1/2" line), disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure. Disconnect air injection lines. Remove distributor cap, rotor and spark plug wires. Remove 3 top engine-to-transmission bolts. Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove power steering pump hoses. Disconnect starter wiring and remove starter. Disconnect exhaust pipes from manifolds. On A/T vehicles, remove torque converter inspection cover bolts. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter nuts. Remove electrical bracket from oil pan. Remove front engine mount attaching bolts and nuts.
- Support transmission with jack. Remove remaining engine-to-transmission bolts. Connect engine to engine hoist, and lift engine out of engine compartment.