Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Ranger, 1997 Ford Explorer, 1996 Ford Ranger, and 1996 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Mark hood hinges and remove hood. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Remove air cleaner tube and assembly. Drain cooling system and engine oil.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses. Disconnect radiator fan shroud and position over fan. Remove radiator and fan shroud. Using Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T84T-6312-D) and Fan Clutch Holder (T84T-6312-C) remove cooling fan. Remove accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect A/C manifold tube from compressor (if equipped) and plug openings. Unbolt A/C bracket and position compressor, power steering pump and bracket assembly aside.
- Remove generator and bracket assembly. Disconnect heater hoses from water pump and intake manifold. Disconnect control cables from throttle body. Disconnect necessary vacuum connections. Disconnect necessary wiring harness connections and ground cables.
- On Ranger, disconnect A/C manifold tube from condenser and receiver-drier, plug openings. On all models, relieve 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.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove A/C manifold bracket. Remove starter. On models with automatic transmission, disconnect flexplate from torque converter, through starter opening. Remove transmission cooler line-to-engine bolts. On all models, disconnect transmission wiring harness connectors.
- Remove transmission-to-engine bolts. Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifolds. Lower vehicle. Support transmission. Remove right and left top engine mount nuts. Attach engine hoist and remove engine from vehicle.