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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, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. Remove and discard the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. NOTE: The original subframe bolts will be used later in this procedure, do not discard the bolts until instructed to in this procedure.

    Remove the following items:

    1. NOTE: It is not necessary to clamp off the degas bottle hose with the cooling system drained.

      Refer to: Degas Bottle .

    2. Refer to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) .
    3. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    4. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
    5. RH fender splash shield. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
    6. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner .
    7. Refer to: Oil Pressure Control Solenoid .

  6. Remove the generator nut.
    GFD278226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Position the A/C line bracket from the generator stud.
    GFD278501Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator and disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.
    GFD278502Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove the bolts, stud bolt and position the A/C compressor aside and support with a length of mechanics wire.
    GFD278503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the M8 x 50mm bolt.
    2. Remove the M10 x 43mm bolt.
    3. Remove the M8 x 30mm bolt and the A/C compressor mounting bracket.
    GFD278231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolt and the idler pulley.
    GFD278279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolt, the stud and position the generator aside.
    GFD278280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
    GFD278162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure before removing the bottom cooling module support panel.

    1. Remove the upper cooling module support brackets.
    2. Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties

    GFD278208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
    GFD278210Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.

    Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.

    GFD278233Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the nuts and the subframe support bracket.
    GFD278234Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Mark the subframe location.
    GFD278240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Mark the subframe location.
    GFD278241Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Position adjustable stands under the sides of the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278504Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure.

    Remove the fasteners and the cooling module support panel.

    GFD278505Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. NOTE: The original subframe fasteners will be used later in this procedure, do not discard the bolts until instructed to in this procedure.

    1. Remove the subframe bolts.
    2. Remove the bolts and the subframe brackets.

    GFD278377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the subframe bolts.
    GFD278506Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Using the adjustable stands lower the LH side of the subframe 20 mm (0.75 in) and lower the RH 65 mm (2.5 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278507Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    GFD278508Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and separate the oil pan from the bottom of the engine. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD278509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: Suspension components and jackstand removed from graphic for clarity.

    1. Rotate the front of the oil pan slightly toward the front of the vehicle.
    2. Position the front of the oil pan to the RH side of the vehicle above the subframe.
    3. Lower the rear of the oil pan to clear the exhaust and remove the oil pan.
    4. NOTE: Do not reuse the oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone. Oil pans sealed by Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone are to be removed and discarded. The replacement oil pan will have a press-in-place gasket.

      Discard the oil pan if it is sealed with Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone.

    GFD278510Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. If equipped, remove and discard the oil pan press-in-place gasket.
    GFD278237Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove and discard the oil pump seal.
    GFD278238Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
    GFD278239Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using the adjustable stands, raise the subframe into the installed position. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278511Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Install the original subframe bolts.
    GFD278512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Install the subframe brackets and the original subframe bolts.
    2. Install the subframe bracket bolts.
    GFD278377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove the stands. Remove the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD278513Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the retainers and the splash shield.
    GFD278514Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD278264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    2. Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    3. Detach the heater hose retainer.
    4. Remove the bolt and position the heater hose aside.
    GFD278219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. NOTE: Failure to position the wood block and floor jack as illustrated can result in damage to the oil pump. The floor jack will be used to lower and raise the engine during the remainder of the removal procedure.

    Support the engine with a floor jack and a wooden block placed under the engine block skirt stiffener. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack

    GFD278515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. NOTE: The engine mount and bracket are serviced as an assembly. Do not remove the engine mount bracket-to-engine mount bolt, this fastener is not serviceable.

    1. Remove and discard the engine mount bracket-to-engine nuts.
    2. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame nut.
    3. Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame bolts.
    4. Remove the engine mount and bracket assembly.

    GFD278516Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    GFD278285Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the bolts and the coolant pump.
    GFD278286Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove and discard the coolant pump gasket and seal.
    GFD278287Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Using the floor jack, lower the front of the engine to access the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD278517Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    GFD278281Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Using the 3 Leg Puller and a step plate, remove the crankshaft pulley. Use the General Equipment: Three Leg Puller
    GFD278282Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. NOTE: Use care not to damage the engine front cover or the crankshaft when removing the seal.

    1. Install the crankshaft pulley bolt.
    2. Using the special tool, remove and discard the crankshaft front oil seal. Use Special Service Tool: 303-409 (T92C-6700-CH) Remover, Crankshaft Seal.
    3. NOTE: If further disassembly of the engine will be performed, retain the original crankshaft pulley bolt for turning the crankshaft while the pulley is removed.

      Remove and discard the crankshaft pulley bolt.

    GFD278421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the fasteners and the insulator.
    GFD278284Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: The coolant hoses and wiring harness must be positioned aside to provide a clear extraction path for the engine front cover.

    Secure the coolant hoses and wiring harness aside.

    GFD278518Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. NOTE: There are 4 different types of fasteners, note location of each fastener for assembly.

    Remove the engine front cover fasteners.

    GFD278290Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Using a large flat-bladed screwdriver and the indicated pry pads, release the sealer and remove the engine front cover. Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
    GFD278291Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
    GFD278292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove and discard the oil gallery seal (6G068).
    GFD278293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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  54. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper
GFD278295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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