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Oil Pan - Lower Single Generator: Removal

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    All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .

    3. Vehicles with manual transmissions 

  3. Remove the rear engine cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Rear Cover 
    4. WARNING: Never remove the pressure relief cap while the engine is operating or when the cooling system is hot. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the cooling system or engine or result in personal injury. To avoid having scalding hot coolant or steam blow out of the degas bottle when removing the pressure relief cap, wait until the engine has cooled then wrap a thick cloth around the pressure relief cap and turn it slowly. Step back while the pressure is released from the cooling system. When certain all the pressure has been released, (still with a cloth) turn and remove the pressure relief cap. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury.
    CAUTION: The coolant must be removed in a suitable, clean container for reuse. If the coolant is contaminated, it must be recycled or disposed of correctly and the system filled with new coolant.
    NOTE: Less than 80% of coolant capacity can be recovered with the engine in the vehicle. Dirty, rusty, or contaminated coolant requires replacement.
  4. Place a suitable container below the radiator draincock. If equipped, disconnect the coolant return hose at the fluid cooler.
  5. Remove the fill cap from the degas bottle.
  6. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G03887254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Loosen the exhaust pipe retaining nuts.
    Fig 2: Loosening Exhaust Pipe Retaining Nuts
    G03899443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    8. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    Fig 3: Removing Motor Mount Retaining Nuts
    G03899444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the motor mount retaining nuts.
  9. Open the radiator draincock. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G03899445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the transmission cooler tubes.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Transmission Cooler Tubes
    G03899446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .

    12. Vehicles with metal ducts 

    NOTE: Charge air cooler side shown, engine side similar.
    Fig 6: Removing Charge Air Cooler Duct
    G03899447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the charge air cooler duct.

    13. Vehicles with blow molded ducts 

    NOTE: Engine side shown, charger air cooler side similar.
    Fig 7: Removing Charge Air Cooler Duct
    G03899448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Loosen the clamps and remove the charge air cooler duct.

    14. All vehicles 

  14. Remove the radiator support brackets.
    Fig 8: Removing Radiator Support Brackets
    G03899449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 4 pin-type retainers and pull back the sight shield.
    Fig 9: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
    G03899450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. With the sight shield pulled back, remove the 3 pin-type retainers and the 2 wiring retainers and position the harness rearward out of the way.
    Fig 10: Removing 3 Pin-Type Retainers
    G03899451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the radiator overflow hose.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Radiator Overflow Hose
    G03899452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the radiator and shroud as an assembly.
  19. Disconnect the cooling fan electrical connector. Unclip and position the fan and wiring aside.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Cooling Fan Electrical Connector
    G03899453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. NOTE: Use a hole in the fan hub to prevent the fan from turning.
    Fig 13: Loosening Fan Clutch
    G03899454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Using the special tool, loosen the fan clutch. Remove the cooling fan.
  21. Remove the bolts from the stator, remove the stator.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts Stator
    G03899455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 15: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner
    G03887088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the bolts and position the generator back.
    Fig 16: Locating Bracket And Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolts
    G03907094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Support the hood and disconnect the hood lift assemblies.
    Fig 17: Locating Hood Lift Assembly
    G03907095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Install two lifting eyes on the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 18: Installing Lifting Eyes
    G03899466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the retaining bolt for the fuel lines.
    Fig 19: Removing Fuel Line Retaining Bolt
    G03899467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the heater hose at the coolant pump.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Heater Hose At Coolant Pump
    G03899468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the fan shroud mounting stud.
    Fig 21: Removing Fan Shroud Mounting Stud
    G03899469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install one lifting eye on the LH cylinder head.
    Fig 22: Installing One Lifting Eye On LH Cylinder Head
    G03899470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    30. CAUTION: Do not use the special tool to raise the engine. Damage to the special tool or vehicle may occur.
    NOTE: The ball studs may have to be removed.
    NOTE: This procedure requires a second bolt hook assembly. The tools are available through Rotunda tools with the following numbers: bolt hook 303-F070-6, handle 303-F070-8, bracket 303-F070-7 and washer 303-F070-12004.
    Fig 23: Installing Special Tool
    G03899471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Install the special tool.
    31. NOTE: The engine must be raised evenly.
  31. Using a lifting crane, raise the engine until the turbo charger is about to touch the cowl. Secure the engine with the special tool.
  32. Remove the transmission cooler line bracket.
    Fig 24: Removing Transmission Cooler Line Bracket
    G03899472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the bolts and position back the oil pan until the oil pick-up tube bolts are accessible.
    Fig 25: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
    G03899473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the bolts and let the oil pick-up tube go into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.
    Fig 26: Locating Oil Pickup Tube Bolts
    G03887261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the press-in-place gasket and discard.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
      Fig 27: Cleaning And Inspecting Sealing Surfaces
      G03899475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove and discard the oil pick-up tube O-ring.
    Fig 28: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal
    G03887262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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