Engine Front Cover: Removal

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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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Single Battery . Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
2. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
3. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
4. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick release coupling.
- Remove the CAC outlet pipe.
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Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.

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1. Remove the nut.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Position the generator aside.
4. Remove the stud bolt.
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Detach the wiring harness retainer.

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Remove the wiring harness conduit bolt.

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Remove the wiring harness conduit nut and position the harness aside.

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Remove the power steering pump bracket stud bolt.

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Remove the bolts and position aside the power steering pump.

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Remove the engine front cover bolts.

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Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the engine front cover.

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Using the special tools, remove the engine front cover to coolant pipe seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-150 (T80T-4000-S) Installer, Spindle Bearing, 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 rpm, to clean the engine front cover. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean front cover.
- Make sure that the mating faces of the front cover are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
  Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A
  
  Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
  
  Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B
- Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
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NOTE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block and oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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