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Removal (Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cables. On M/T models, remove transmission. See appropriate CLUTCHES article in TRANSMISSIONS. On all models, remove air inlet duct assembly. Remove turbocharger. See TURBOCHARGER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  2. Drain cooling system. On A/C equipped models, discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. On all models, disconnect upper radiator hose and coolant recovery reservoir hose at radiator.
    CAUTION: Fan clutch assembly uses right-hand threads to hold assembly on water pump.
  3. Using Fan Clutch Holder (T84T-6312-C) and Fan Clutch Nut Wrench (T9T-6312-B), remove fan and fan clutch assembly from water pump. Place fan and fan clutch assembly in fan shroud.
  4. Remove fan shroud along with fan and fan clutch assembly. Disconnect remaining coolant hoses from radiator. On A/T models, disconnect transmission oil cooler lines from radiator. On all models, remove radiator.
  5. Loosen clamps on charge air cooler ducts and remove ducts. Remove 2 stud bolts and remove charge air cooler . Note direction of drive belt routing for installation reference. Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner away from accessory drive belt. Remove accessory drive belt.
  6. On A/C equipped models, disconnect electrical connector from A/C compressor clutch. Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines from A/C compressor, and plug line openings. Disconnect A/C refrigerant lines from condenser, and plug line openings. Position A/C refrigerant lines aside. Remove condenser.
  7. Remove parking lamp and headlight assemblies. Remove grille, grille opening panel and upper and lower radiator supports. Remove front bumper. Disconnect electrical connectors from generator. Disconnect MAP sensor hose. Remove generator retaining bolt, and position heater hose aside. Remove generator mounting bracket and generator as an assembly. Remove ground cable from engine block.
  8. Disconnect power steering lines from power steering pump. Disconnect engine control sensor electrical connector. Disconnect heater hoses.
  9. Disconnect necessary fuel lines using proper procedure. See FUEL LINE DISCONNECT FITTINGS .
  10. On A/T models, remove transmission sensor harness retaining bolt and harness. On all models, remove fuel line retaining bolt at front of engine block. Install Engine Lift Adapters (D83T-6000-B) to front of engine block. Install Engine Lifting Eye (D94T-6000-C) on right cylinder head.
  11. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect wiring for starter and lay on engine. Remove starter. On A/T models, remove flywheel housing cover. Remove torque converter-to-flywheel nuts. On all models, drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
  12. Disconnect electrical connector at cylinder block heater. Cylinder block heater is located on driver-side rear corner of cylinder block, just below exhaust manifold, near oil filter.
  13. On A/T models, support transmission with transmission jack. Remove transmission-to-cylinder block bolts. Remove transmission oil filler tube. On all models, lower vehicle
  14. Install suitable engine lifting device to engine. Raise engine enough to clear No. 1 crossmember. Pull engine forward and remove from vehicle.
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