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Front Cover: Escape: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  3. Remove the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER .
  4. Remove the generator.
  5. Remove the front engine support insulator.
  6. Remove the bolt and the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    G03429642Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the bolt and remove the belt tensioner.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolt & Belt Tensioner
    G03429643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  10. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the bolt and the sensor.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolt & Sensor
    G03429644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing 2 Oil Pan-To-Front Cover Bolts
    G03429645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts, studs and the engine front cover.
    • Remove and discard the front cover gaskets.
    Fig 5: Removing Bolts, Studs & Engine Front Cover
    G03429646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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