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Section 10 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (231KW/314PS)): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
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 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine
Magnetic Socket
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block

6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
    GFD285412Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  6. Remove the screws, bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD285430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood insulation.
    GFD285431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Detach the windshield washer hose retainers.
    2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose couplings. Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling .
    GFD285432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

    Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

    GFD285433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the nuts and the hood.
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  11. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
  12. Remove the upper radiator hose from the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  13. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    3. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .

  14. Disconnect the CAC valve electrical connector and the retainers.
    GFD285436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Detach and disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
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  16. Disconnect the upper PCM electrical connector.
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  17. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC inlet tube.
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  18. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC outlet tube.
    GFD285440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD285441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the retainer and the brake vacuum pump insulator cover.
    GFD285442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump.
    GFD285443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the nut and the engine ground strap from the cowl.
    GFD285444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. NOTE: It is necessary to move fuel tube retainer for access for the use of fuel disconnect tool.

    1. Detach the fuel supply tube retainer from the cowl.
    2. Slide the retainer down the fuel supply tube.

    GFD285445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling retainer.
    GFD285446Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
    GFD285447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling from the EVAP canister purge valve.

    • Detach the vacuum tube from the intake manifold retainer.

    GFD285448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling at the rear of the intake manifold.
    GFD285449Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core.
    GFD285450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Detach and disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    GFD285451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
    GFD285452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the bolts, position and support the A/C compressor aside.
    GFD285453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  33. Remove the starter motor insulator.
    GFD285454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Detach the wire harness retainer from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.
    GFD285455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the nut and ground wire from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.
    GFD285456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolt and the wire harness retainer from the generator.

    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

    GFD285457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the protective cover aside.

    • Remove the nut and the B+ cable.

    GFD285458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Drain the engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD285459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD285460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) sensor electrical connector.

    GFD285461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the bolts for the catalytic converter bracket.

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  42. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    • Remove the nuts and position the catalytic converter aside.

    • Discard the nuts.

    GFD285463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the gasket.

    GFD285464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  44. Detach the transmission vent hose and retainer and remove.
    GFD285465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer from the coolant tube bracket.
    GFD285466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  46. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the nut and position the coolant tube bracket aside.

    GFD285467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

    GFD285468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

    GFD285469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

    GFD285470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

    • Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.

    • Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD285471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.
    NOTE: Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.

    Remove and discard the torque convertor nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

    GFD285472Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the nut from the RH engine mount bracket stud bolt for the transmission cooling tubes.
    GFD285473Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the transmission cooling tube bracket nut and position aside.
    GFD285474Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  54. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.

    GFD285475Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Install the special tool on the LH side of the cylinder head. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD285476Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: Coolant tube removed for clarity.

    Install the special tool on the RH side of the cylinder head. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.

    GFD285477Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Remove the RH and LH engine mount bracket nuts.
    GFD285478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Install Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.
    GFD285479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Install a jack and wooden block under the transmission bell housing to support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD285480Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolt.

    GFD285481Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Using the special tool, remove the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.
GFD285479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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