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Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Lower End Components - Exploded View  and Crankshaft Front Seal .
  5. Remove the generator bolt and the 2 nuts.
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Nuts
    GF0042083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the stud and position the generator away from the engine.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Stud And Generator
    GF0042084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  8. Remove the bolt and the LH accessory drive belt idler pulley.
  9. Remove the bolt and the center accessory drive belt idler pulley.
  10. Remove the 3 RH accessory drive belt idler pulley and bracket bolts.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer and remove the idler pulley assembly.
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0042085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Detach the wiring harness retainer, remove the nut and the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector bracket.
  12. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  13. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
  14. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  and Valve Cover - RH .
  15. Remove the engine support insulator. For additional information, refer to Engine Support Insulators .
  16. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch electrical connector.
  17. Detach the 2 wire harness retainers from the speed control actuator mounting studs.
  18. Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
  19. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  20. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
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