Section 3 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS) - Mi4): Removal: Engine
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift | |
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| Floor Crane | |
| Adjustable Mounting Arm | |
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer | |
| Center Punch | |
| Wooden Block | |
| 3.5 mm Drill Bit |
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant .
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to: Catalytic Converter .
- Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Motor and Shroud .
- Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
- Release the tabs and lift the junction box cover.
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- Disconnect the main wiring harness from the fuse box and detach the retainers.
- Remove the nut and the power feed cable.
- If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
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- Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
- Remove the bolt and the ground cable.
- Detach the wiring and hose retainers.
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- Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
- Disconnect the fuel pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring and coolant hose retainers.
- Release the clamps and position the coolant hoses aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Release the clips and position the heater hoses aside.
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- Detach the hoses and retainer.
- Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove the degas bottle. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Remove the LH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield
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Vehicles without PCM security shield
- Remove the screws and the PCM cover.
Vehicles with PCM security shield
- Using a center punch and drill and bit, remove the screws and the PCM security shield. Use the General Equipment: Center Punch. Use the General Equipment: 3.5 mm Drill Bit
All vehicles
- Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and retainer.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
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NOTE: Be prepared to collect escaping fluid.
Remove the drain plug, drain engine oil and install drain plug.
Torque
: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Release the clamp and remove the CAC pipe.
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gasket seals.
- Remove the nuts and position the A/C lines aside.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the MAPT sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the LH halfshaft. Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH .
- Remove the power transfer unit. Refer to: Power Transfer Unit .
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NOTE: Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent.
Disconnect the shift cables from the transmission and position aside.
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NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Disconnect the slave cylinder hydraulic tube from the slave cylinder and bracket.
- WARNING: Fuel may remain pressurized in some fuel lines after the Fuel System Pressure Release procedure. Wear safety gloves and a face shield when disconnecting pressure lines to avoid skin and eye contact. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed tube quick release coupling and retainer.
- Install Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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- Detach the wiring harness electrical connector.
- Remove the nuts and the battery tray support bracket.
- Remove the transmission mount bolt and the bracket.
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- Remove the engine mount nuts.
- Remove the bolts and the engine mount.
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NOTE: Make sure that no components catch.NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Using the powertrain table, adjustable mounting arm and remove the engine and transmission assembly. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview . Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
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- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the nuts and the bracket.
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- Remove the starter motor stud bolts and then position the starter motor to disconnect starter motor the wiring.
- Remove the starter motor control wire nut.
- Remove the starter motor battery positive cable retaining nut and disconnect the battery positive cable housing from the starter motor.
- Remove the stater motor isolator.
- Install the engine lifting equipment. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
- Remove the special tools and the engine from the powertrain table. Remove Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1585AE Powertrain Lift. Use the General Equipment: Adjustable Mounting Arm. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors and retainers.
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NOTE: The upper transmission bolt will be able to be removed until the turbocharger is removed.
- Detach the coolant hose retainers.
- Loosen the bolts and remove the two bottom bolts.
- Remove the lower transmission bolts.
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NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Remove the upper transmission bolts and the transmission.