Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
On A/C equipped vehicles, remove the A/C line bracket bolt and position the A/C line aside.

Fig 1: Removing A/C Line Bracket Bolt And Position A/C Line Aside
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Remove the lower cylinder block cradle-to-engine front cover bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Cylinder Block Cradle-To-Engine Front Cover Bolts
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Remove the bolt and the wiring harness routing clip.

Fig 3: Removing Wiring Harness Routing Clip
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Remove the accessory bracket bolts and position the bracket aside.

Fig 4: Removing Accessory Bracket Bolts And Position Bracket Aside
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Remove the drivebelt tensioner.

Fig 5: Removing Drivebelt Tensioner
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Disconnect the generator wiring and position the wiring aside.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Generator Wiring And Position Wiring Aside
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Remove the wiring harness retainer.

Fig 7: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer
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Remove the generator mounting bracket.

Fig 8: Removing Generator Mounting Bracket
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Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.

Fig 9: Disconnecting CKP Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the wiring anchors and position the wiring aside.

Fig 10: Removing Wiring Anchors And Position Wiring Aside
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Remove the wiring harness retainer and position the wiring aside.

Fig 11: Removing Wiring Harness Retainer And Position Wiring Aside
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Move the lower bypass hose clamp off of the coolant pump outlet.

Fig 12: Moving Lower Bypass Hose Clamp Off Of Coolant Pump Outlet
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Release the hose clamp and remove the lower heater water hose.

Fig 13: Releasing Hose Clamp And Remove Lower Heater Water Hose
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Release the hose clamp and remove the lower radiator hose.

Fig 14: Removing Lower Radiator Hose
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NOTE: The water pump is removed for clarity.

Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.
- Discard the gasket.
  
  Fig 15: Removing Engine Front Cover
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