Removal and Installation

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

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the crankshaft pulley and front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL - EARLY BUILD or CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT SEAL - LATE BUILD .
Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations and tables.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Front Cover (1 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Front Cover (2 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 3: Removing Engine Front Cover (3 Of 3)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .