Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

Recover the A/C system. REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging .

2.

Release the tabs and position the degas bottle aside.

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3.

Loosen the coolant pump pulley bolts.

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4.

Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to: Cowl Panel Grille .

5.

Install the engine support bar.
Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.

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6.

Remove the crankshaft front seal. REFER to: Crankshaft Front Seal .

7.

Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

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8.

Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.

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9.

NOTE: Discard the O-ring seal.

Remove the nut, disconnect the A/C suction tube.

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10.

Detach the routing clamp and position A/C suction tube aside.

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11.
- Remove the engine mounting nuts.
- Remove the bolts and the engine mount.

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12.
- 1.
  
  If equipped, remove the bolt.
- 2.
  
  Remove the bolts and the engine front cover.

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