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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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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, may cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
  4. Remove the engine appearance cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW .
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt, tensioner and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT .
  6. Using the Strap Wrench, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
      Fig 1: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
      G08976086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 2: Locating Crankshaft Pulley Remover
    G08976087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Front Seal Removal Tool
    G08976088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
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  10. Loosen the 2 roll restrictor through bolts.
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  11. Remove the RH front halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  12. Remove the 2 lower power steering pump bolts.
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  13. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  14. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, the A/C suction tube and the engine wiring harness.
    Fig 4: Locating Engine Block Heater Harness Retainers
    G08976092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM .
  16. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH  and VALVE COVER - RH .
  17. Remove the bolt and detach the A/C suction tube.
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  18. Remove the safety clip and disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
    • Remove the A/C suction tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 5: Locating A/C Suction Tube Fitting Safety Clip
      G08976094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the A/C pressure tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 6: Locating A/C Pressure Tube Bracket Bolt
    G08976095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • Position the A/C pressure tube aside.
      Fig 7: Locating O-Ring Seal
      G08976096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
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  22. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
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  23. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
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  24. Remove the 3 bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
    Fig 8: Locating Degas Bottle Bolt
    G08976100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. NOTE: The area between the front of the engine and the body of the vehicle must be unobstructed in order to properly remove and install the engine front cover.

    Remove the 2 power steering reservoir nuts.

    • Support the power steering reservoir and hose away from the front of the engine with a length of mechanic's wire.
      Fig 9: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Nut
      G08976101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the top power steering pump bolt.
    • Support the power steering pump and hose away from the front of the engine with a length of mechanic's wire.
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  27. Remove the generator nut and stud.
    • Loosen the bolt and position the generator aside.
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  28. NOTE: Failure to position the wood block and floor jack as illustrated can result in damage to the oil pan.

    Position a floor jack with a block of wood under the front of the oil pan.

    Fig 10: Supporting Front Oil Pan
    G08976104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. NOTE: The transaxle through bolt must be loosened prior to removing the engine mount and lowering the front of the engine. Failure to follow these instructions may cause internal damage to the hydraulic transaxle mount and possible fluid leakage.

    Loosen the transaxle mount through bolt.

    Fig 11: Locating Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
    G08976105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    Fig 12: Locating Engine Mount Brace Nut And Bolt
    G08976106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
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  32. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
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  33. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 13: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Nut And Bolt
    G08976109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. NOTE: Do not allow the A/C compressor to contact the subframe. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the A/C compressor.

    Using the floor jack, lower the engine to access the lower engine front cover bolt.

    • Remove the lower M10 engine front cover bolt.
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  35. Using the floor jack, raise the engine 100 mm (3.937 in).
  36. Remove the 2 M10 engine front cover bolts.
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  37. Remove the 22 M8 engine front cover bolts.
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  38. Remove the M6 engine front cover bolt.
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  39. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 7 pry pads shown below and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
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