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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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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. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to Crankshaft Front Seal  in this article.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the nut and detach the A/C hose bracket from the front cover.
  6. Remove the 5 cylinder block cradle-to-front cover bolts.
  7. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor and power steering bracket aside.
  8. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator wiring terminal.
  9. Disconnect the 2 generator electrical connectors.
  10. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
  11. Remove the bolts and the generator bracket.
  12. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
  13. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
  14. Detach the wiring harness anchors and position the wiring harness aside.
    • Discard the anchors.
  15. Remove the bolt and detach the wiring harness from the LH cylinder head.
  16. Position the bypass hose clamp off of the coolant pump outlet.
    Fig 1: Locating Bypass Hose Clamp
    GF0009324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant pump.
  18. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump.
    19. NOTE: Note the positions of the stud bolts for installation reference.
  19. Remove the 5 bolts, the 5 stud bolts, the engine front cover and the gasket.
    • Discard the gasket.
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