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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the hood.
  6. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS article.
  7. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM). For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS article.
  8. Detach the electrical connector, the wiring harness retainer and the washer hose from the cowl extension panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Windshield Washer Hose, Wiring Harness Retainer And Electrical Connector
    GF0002449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Remove the 7 bolts and the cowl extension panel.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Extension Panel Bolts
    GF0002451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the 9 pushpins and the radiator sight shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Pushpins And Radiator Sight Shield
    GF0002452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the upper intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Upper Intake Manifold  in this article.
  4. Remove the radiator, the cooling fan and the shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  6. Release the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose from the thermostat housing. Remove the hose from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose From Thermostat Housing
    GF0002453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the clamps, disconnect the heater hoses and position the heater hoses aside.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Heater Hoses And Position Heater Hoses Aside
    GF0002454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    GF0002455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the intake manifold runner control (IMRC) actuator and the fuel charging wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 6: Locating Intake Manifold Runner Control Actuator And Fuel Charging Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0002456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the fuel supply spring lock coupling. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  11. Remove the 4 bolts and the fuel rail, the fuel injectors, the fuel charging wiring harness and the vacuum harness as an assembly.
    Fig 7: Identifying Fuel Rail, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Charging Wire Harness And Vacuum Harness Bolts
    GF0002457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Using the special tool, with a twisting motion, pull the LH spark plug wires off the spark plugs.
    Fig 1: Pulling Spark Plug Wire Off Spark Plug
    G03948432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Detach the LH spark plug wire retainers and remove the LH spark plug wires.
    Fig 2: Locating LH Spark Plug Wire Retainers
    GF0002459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts and position the power steering fluid reservoir aside.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Positioning Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Aside
    GF0002460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If equipped, remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
  5. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    Fig 4: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Bolt
    GF0002461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 power steering pump upper bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Pump Upper Bolts
    GF0002462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the generator.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Slide the protective cap up, remove the nut and disconnect the battery positive cable.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Generator
    GF0002463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 7: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer
    GF0002464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Using the special tool, with a twisting motion, pull the RH spark plug wires off the spark plugs.
    Fig 8: Pulling Spark Plug Wire Off Spark Plug
    G03948432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Detach the RH spark plug wire retainers.
    Fig 9: Locating RH Spark Plug Wire Retainers
    GF0002465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the coil electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Locating Coil Electrical Connector
    GF0002466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts, the coil and the RH spark plug wires as an assembly.
    Fig 11: Removing Bolts, Coil And RH Spark Plug Wires As An Assembly
    GF0002467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve hose from the PCV valve and remove the hose.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Hose
    GF0002468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the wiring harness in-line connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Wiring Harness In-Line Connector
    GF0002469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolt and detach the ground wire.
    Fig 14: Locating Ground Wire Bolt
    GF0002470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the rear of the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 15: Detaching Wiring Harness Retainer From Rear Of RH Cylinder Head
    GF0002471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: The front bolt cannot be removed from the power steering pump with the pressure hose in place. Remove the rear bolt first, then slide the power steering pump out while removing the second bolt.
    Fig 16: Positioning Power Steering Pump Aside
    GF0002472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Position the power steering pump aside.
    1. Remove the bolt.
    • Remove the bolt and position the power steering pump aside.
  18. Drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
    • Tighten to 23 N.m (17 lb-ft).
  19. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 17: Locating Oil Filter
    GF0002473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


  1. Remove the nut and position the starter wiring harness aside.
    Fig 1: Identifying Starter Wiring Harness Aside Nut
    GF0002475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Locating Engine Block Heater Electrical Connector
    GF0002476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the four 3-way catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
    Fig 3: Locating Catalytic Converter-To-Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    GF0002477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM article.


  1. Remove the 3 oil pan-to-transmission bolts.
    Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan-To-Transmission Bolts
    GF0002480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 2: Locating Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    GF0002481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the LH engine support insulator through bolt.
    Fig 3: Locating LH Engine Support Insulator Bolt
    GF0002482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the RH engine support insulator nuts.
    Fig 4: Locating RH Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    GF0002483Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts and the power steering fluid reservoir bracket.
    Fig 5: Locating Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Bracket Bolts
    GF0002484Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the nuts and the RH engine lifting eye.
    Fig 6: Locating RH Engine Lifting Eye Nuts
    GF0002485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool on the RH side of the engine.
    Fig 7: Identifying Special Tool On RH Side Of Engine
    GF0002486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the nuts and the LH engine lifting eye.
    Fig 8: Locating LH Engine Lifting Eye Nuts
    GF0002487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the special tool on the LH side of the engine.
    Fig 9: Identifying Special Tool On LH Side Of Engine
    GF0002488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Use two 10 mm (3/8 in) spring links to connect the Engine Lifting Bracket 303-F047 to the Engine Lifting Bracket 303-050.
    Fig 10: Identifying Special Tool Onto Engine
    GF0002489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the special tool.
  11. Connect an engine crane to the special tool and lift the engine approximately 75 mm (3 in).
    Fig 11: Connecting An Engine Crane To Special Tool And Lifting Engine
    GF0002490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts and the LH engine support insulator.
    Fig 12: Installing LH Engine Support Insulator And Bolts
    GF0002491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolts and the RH engine support insulator.
    Fig 13: Installing RH Engine Support Insulator And Bolts
    GF0002492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Support the transmission with a floor jack and a wood block.
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