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Section 973 (Engine - 5.4L (3V) - F150 Pickup): Removal: Engine

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SPECIAL TOOL(S) CHART

G03886715
 Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
G03963028
 Remover, Power Steering Pump Pulley 211-016 (T69L-10300-B)

    All vehicles 

  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 accessory drive belt.
  5. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  6. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and the support bracket. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS .
  8. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  9. Detach the wiring harness and the windshield washer hose retainers from the cowl panel extension.
    Fig 1: Detaching Wiring Harness And Windshield Washer Hose Retainers From Cowl Panel Extension
    G03962091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and the cowl extension panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Cowl Extension Panel
    G03962591Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. 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.
  12. Disconnect the heater hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hose
    G03933635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the nut, disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly and position aside.
    Fig 5: Removing Nut And Disconnecting A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly
    G03963248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the nut and the A/C manifold and tube assembly and support bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Nut, A/C Manifold, Tube Assembly And Support Bracket
    G03962594Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the coolant hose.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Coolant Hose
    G03933636Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and position the power steering reservoir assembly aside.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt And Position Power Steering Reservoir Assembly
    G03963251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Generator Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Cylinder Head
    G03920178Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the A/C high pressure cut-off switch electrical connectors.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting A/C Compressor And A/C High Pressure Cut-Off Switch Electrical Connectors
    G03920179Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the generator wiring harness retainer from the RH cylinder head and position the harness aside.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Generator Wiring Harness Retainer From RH Cylinder Head
    G03920180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor wiring harness retainer from the starter motor wiring harness.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Wiring Harness Retainer From Starter Motor Wiring Harness
    G03920181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut and position aside the power steering pressure hose support bracket.
    Fig 13: Removing Power Steering Pressure Hose Support Bracket Nut
    G03933414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Using the special tool, remove the power steering pump pulley.
    Fig 14: Using Special Tool To Remove Power Steering Pump Pulley
    G03963036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube.
    • Drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 15: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube
    G03962599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 16: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03962601Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    25. Manual transmission vehicles 

  25. Remove the clutch and pressure plate. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .

    26. Automatic transmission vehicles 

  26. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket.
    Fig 17: Removing Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
    G03933415Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
  28. Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection cover.
    Fig 18: Removing 2 Bolts And Flexplate Inspection Cover
    G03885458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the cylinder block opening cover.
    Fig 19: Removing Cylinder Block Opening Cover
    G03908385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the 4 torque converter-to-flexplate nuts.
    • Discard the nuts.
    Fig 20: Removing Torque Converter-To-Flexplate Nuts
    G03885557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the shift cable and remove the shift cable bracket.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Shift Cable And Removing Shift Cable Bracket
    G03964050Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    32. NOTE: The upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts will be removed later.
    Fig 22: Removing Lower 5 Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03920193Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the lower 5 transmission-to-engine bolts.
  33. Remove the bolt and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 23: Removing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bolt
    G03963266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    34. All vehicles 

  34. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 24: Removing Drain Plug
    G03963267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor HO2S Electrical Connector
    G03963268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Disconnect the LH heated exhaust gas oxygen sensor electrical connector and detach the electrical connector retainer.
    Fig 26: Disconnecting LH Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03933349Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 27: Removing Oil Filter
    G03962608Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Disconnect the engine oil temperature (EOT) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Disconnecting Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03920098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 29: Removing A/C Compressor Aside Bolts
    G03933941Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 30: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03920195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Detach the starter electrical harness support from the cylinder block.
    Fig 31: Detaching Starter Electrical Harness Support From Cylinder Block
    G03963182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Remove the 4 exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    Fig 32: Removing Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    G03885400Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the RH engine support insulator nuts and washer.
    Fig 33: Removing RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts And Washer
    G03962568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the LH engine support insulator bolt.
    Fig 34: Removing LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    G03963277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    45. Automatic transmission vehicles 

  45. Support the transmission.
    46. NOTE: On 4WD vehicles, it may be necessary to reposition the transfer case vent hose to access the bolts.
    Fig 35: Removing Upper 2 Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03920204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the upper 2 transmission-to-engine bolts.

    47. All vehicles 

  47. Install the special tool.
    Fig 36: Installing Special Tool
    G03920205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Using a suitable floor crane, remove the engine assembly from the vehicle.
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