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Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
  4. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL - EXPLODED VIEW  and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL  in this service information.
  5. Remove the generator bolt and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 1: Locating Generator Bolt And Nuts
    G07781283Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 2 studs and position the generator away from the engine.
    Fig 2: Locating Studs And Generator
    G07781284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  8. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
  9. Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
    G07781285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
  11. Remove the LH and RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoids. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) -- FUSION & MILAN article.
  12. Remove the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT  in this service information.
  13. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
  14. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
    • Remove and discard the gaskets.
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