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Section 1805 (Engine - 4.6L (2V) - F-150): Removal: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000339
 Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073)
GF0002601
 Remover, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-016 (T69L-10300-B)
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the hood.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold  in this article.
  4. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and the support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
  6. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  7. Detach the wiring harness and the windshield washer hose from the cowl panel extension.
    8. Fig 1: Locating Windshield Washer Hose, Wiring Harness Retainer And Electrical Connector
    GF0002449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and the cowl panel extension.
    9. Fig 2: Locating Cowl Extension Panel Bolts
    GF0002660Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    10. Fig 3: Locating Electrical Connector And Ground Strap Bolt
    GF0002661Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the heater hose.
    11. Fig 4: Locating Heater Hose
    GF0002662Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket.
    12. Fig 5: Locating A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket
    GF0002663Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    13. Fig 6: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GF0002664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the degas bottle coolant hose.
    14. Fig 7: Locating Degas Bottle Coolant Hose
    GF0002665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir assembly aside.
    15. Fig 8: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Assembly Bolts
    GF0002666Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    16. Fig 9: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    GF0002605Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    17. Fig 10: Locating Power Steering Pressure Tube
    GF0002606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure tube.
    18. Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose Support Bracket Nut
    GF0002607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    19. Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0002608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.
  20. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and harness retainer.
    21. Fig 13: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector And Harness Retainer
    GF0002667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    22. Fig 14: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    GF0002611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    23. Fig 15: Locating A/C Compressor Bolts
    GF0002668Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    24. Fig 16: Locating Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Detach the starter electrical harness support from the cylinder block.
    25. Fig 17: Detaching Starter Electrical Harness Support From Cylinder Block
    GF0002669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    26. Fig 18: Locating Drain Plug
    GF0002670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the oil filter.
    27. Fig 19: Removing Oil Filter
    GF0002671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    28. Fig 20: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    GF0002672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    29. Fig 21: Locating Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    GF0002673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
    30. Fig 22: Locating Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    GF0002674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and detach the electrical connector retainer.
    31. Fig 23: Locating LH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    GF0002675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the shift cable and remove the shift cable bracket.
    32. Fig 24: Locating Shift Cable End And Bracket
    G03964050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The left upper transmission-to-engine bolt will be removed later.
  32. Remove the 6 transmission-to-engine bolts.
    33. Fig 25: Locating Upper Transmission-To-Engine bolt
    GF0002676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    34. Fig 26: Locating Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    GF0002677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    35. Fig 27: Locating Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    GF0002678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the RH motor mount nuts.
    36. Fig 28: Locating RH Motor Mount Nuts
    GF0002656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the LH motor mount bolt.
    37. Fig 29: Locating LH Motor Mount Bolt
    GF0002659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Support the transmission.
    38. NOTE: On four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, it may be necessary to reposition the transfer case vent hose to access the bolt.
  38. Remove the left upper transmission-to-engine bolt.
  39. Install the special tool.
    40. Fig 30: Identifying Special Tool
    G03962845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Raise the engine and position forward to disconnect the transmission wiring harness retainer at the rear of the RH cylinder head, disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector and detach the electrical connector retainer.
  40. Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
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