Removal (Van)
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(s). 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 air cleaner assembly and throttle body inlet tube.
- Remove engine cover. Remove radiator air deflector. Remove radiator, fan shroud and cooling fan. Remove radiator inner grille. Remove radiator grille reinforcement panel. Remove stone deflector.
- Remove headlight and side marker assemblies. Remove power steering cooler and auxiliary transmission cooler. Remove power steering cooler mounting brackets. Remove A/C condenser, and plug openings. Disconnect hood latch cable, and remove hood latch assembly.
- Disconnect positive battery cable from power distribution box, and position aside. Remove power steering reservoir retaining bolts, and position aside. Remove upper and lower core support. Remove oil dipstick tube. Remove upper and lower intake manifolds. See INTAKE MANIFOLD .
- Disconnect necessary harness and ground connections. Remove accessory drive belt. Disconnect low-pressure hose at power steering pump. Unbolt power steering pump, and position aside. Remove lower radiator hose. Disconnect A/C manifold at compressor, plug openings, and position aside. Disconnect A/C high-pressure hose at evaporator, and plug openings.
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Remove starter. Remove torque converter nuts. Remove oil pan-to-transmission bolts. Disconnect exhaust pipes at exhaust manifolds. Disconnect shift cable bracket. Remove engine mount nuts.
- Lower vehicle. Support transmission. Remove transmission dipstick tube. Install engine lifting equipment. Remove transmission-to-engine retaining bolts. Remove engine.