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Section 972 (Engine - 4.6L (2V) - F150 Pickup): Removal: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G03886715
 Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073)
G03963028
 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 & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the hood.
  3. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  4. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and the support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  6. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  7. Detach the wiring harness and the windshield washer hose from the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 1: Detaching Wiring Harness And Windshield Washer Hose From Cowl Panel Extension
    G03962091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the bolts and the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Cowl Panel Extension
    G03962591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bolt and the ground strap.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Removing Bolt And Ground Strap
    G03962592Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    G03933635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly support bracket.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut And A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Support Bracket
    G03962594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G03962595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the degas bottle coolant hose.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Degas Bottle Coolant Hose
    G03933636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir assembly aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Assembly Bolts
    G03962597Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 9: Removing Power Steering Pump Pulley Using Special Tool
    G03962417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure tube.
    Fig 11: Removing Power Steering Pressure Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the power steering pump bolts and position the power steering pump assembly aside.
    Fig 12: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  20. Disconnect the crankcase position (CKP) sensor electrical connector and harness retainer.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Crankcase Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector And Harness Retainer
    G04612789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. If equipped, remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 14: Removing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03218052Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 15: Removing A/C Compressor Bolts
    G03933941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Detach the starter electrical harness support from the cylinder block.
    Fig 17: Detaching Starter Electrical Harness Support From Cylinder Block
    G03962606Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 18: Removing Drain Plug And Drain Engine Oil
    G03885548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 19: Removing Oil Filter
    G03962608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 20: Removing Bolts And Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G03885458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    Fig 21: Removing Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    G03908385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
    Fig 22: Removing Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    G03885557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and detach the electrical connector retainer.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting LH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    G03933349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the shift cable and remove the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Shift Cable And Removing Shift Cable Bracket
    G03964050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. NOTE: The left upper transmission-to-engine bolt will be remove later.
    Fig 25: Removing 6 Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03920193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 6 transmission-to-engine bolts.
  33. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 26: Removing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    G03963266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    Fig 27: Removing Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    G03885400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the RH motor mount nuts.
    Fig 28: Removing RH Motor Mount Nuts
    G03962568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the LH motor mount bolt.
    Fig 29: Removing LH Motor Mount Bolt
    G03962618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Support the transmission.
    38. NOTE: On 4x4 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.
    Fig 30: Installing Special Tool
    G03962845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    40. NOTE: Raise the engine and position forward to disconnect the transmission wiring harness retainer at the rear of the RH cylinder head and disconnect the RH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor (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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