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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  4. Remove the right lower splash shield screws and the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 1: Removing Right Lower Splash Shield Screws & Pin-Type Retainer
    G03429636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 2: Rotating Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Clockwise
    G03429637Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the nut and position the bracket and wiring harness aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Nut & Position Bracket & Wiring Harness Aside
    G03429638Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the upper generator mounting bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Upper Generator Mounting Bolts
    G03429639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the lower generator bolts and position the generator aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Lower Generator Bolts & Position Generator Aside
    G03429640Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the generator mounting bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Generator Mounting Bracket Bolts
    G03429641Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolt and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt & Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    G03429642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  12. Remove the bolt and remove the belt tensioner.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt & Belt Tensioner
    G03429643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  14. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the bolt and the sensor.
    Fig 9: Removing Bolt & Sensor
    G03429644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing 2 Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G03429645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolts, studs and the engine front cover.
    • Remove and discard the front cover gaskets.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolts, Studs & Engine Front Cover
    G03429646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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