Removal (Pickup)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Pickup, 2001 Ford Econoline, 2000 Ford Pickup, and 2000 Ford Econoline. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect negative and positive battery cable. Mark hinges and remove hood. Drain cooling system. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Release fuel pressure and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS .
Remove upper front air deflector. Remove air cleaner outlet tube. Remove radiator. Remove fan blade and fan shroud. Disconnect throttle body control cables. Disconnect throttle control cable bracket, and position aside.
Disconnect necessary vacuum and water lines. Disconnect necessary harness connectors and ground cables. Unbolt power steering reservoir, and position aside. Disconnect A/C manifold line at compressor, and position aside. Remove power steering pump retaining bolts, and position pump aside.
WARNING: Air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. Air suspension switch is located behind right kick panel. Failure to do so can result in inflation or deflation of air springs, which could cause vehicle to shift during servicing.
Remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLD . Remove fuel injector supply manifold and injectors. Raise and support vehicle. Disconnect exhaust pipes from exhaust manifold. Remove starter.
Remove transmission. For A/T, see REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - A/T article in TRANSMISSION SERVICING. For M/T, see appropriate article in CLUTCHES.
Remove right and left engine mount through-bolt. Lower vehicle. Install engine lifting equipment. Remove transmission-to-engine retaining bolts. Remove engine.