Section 7 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (231KW/314PS)/2.3L ECOBOOST (257KW/350PS) - Mi4): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

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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. Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
4. If equipped with strut tower cross brace, disconnect the positive battery cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
5. If equipped with strut tower cross brace, detach the wiring harness retainer and position the positive battery cable aside.

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6. • If equipped, remove the nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
   • Discard the nuts.

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7. Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.

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8. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
9. Remove the screws, bolts and the underbody shield.

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10. Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood insulation.

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11. 1. Detach the windshield washer hose retainers.
    2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose couplings. Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling .

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12. NOTE: RH side shown, LH similar.

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

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13. Remove the nuts and the hood.

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14. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
15. Remove the upper radiator hose from the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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16. 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 .

17. Disconnect the CAC valve electrical connector and the retainers.

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18. Detach and disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.

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19. Disconnect the upper PCM electrical connector and the retainer.

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20. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC inlet tube.

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21. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC outlet tube.

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22. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

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23. Remove the retainer and the brake vacuum pump insulator cover.

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24. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump.

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25. Remove the nut and the engine ground strap from the cowl.

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26. 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.

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27. Remove the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling retainer.

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28. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .

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29. • Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling from the EVAP canister purge valve.
    • Detach the vacuum tube from the intake manifold retainer.

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30. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core.

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31. Detach and disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.

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32. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.

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33. Remove the bolts, position and support the A/C compressor aside.

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34. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
35. Remove the starter motor insulator.

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36. Detach the wire harness retainer from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.

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37. NOTE: The engine ground wire may be located in one of the following locations.
    1. If equipped, remove the nut and ground wire from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.
    2. If equipped, remove the bolt and ground wire from the LH side of the engine block.

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38. Remove the rear bolt, stud bolt for the LH engine mount bracket.

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39. Remove the front lower bolt for the LH engine mount bracket.

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40. • Remove the bolt and the wire harness retainer from the generator.
    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

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41. • Position the protective cover aside.
    • Remove the nut and the B+ cable.

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42. Drain the engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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43. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

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    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

44. Remove the retainers and heat shield.

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45. Remove the retainers and position aside the NVH cover.

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46. Detach the transmission vent hose and retainer and remove.

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47. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer from the coolant tube bracket.

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

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

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

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

    Remove the bolts for the catalytic converter bracket.

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50. 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.

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

    Remove and discard the gasket.

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

    Remove the nut and position the coolant tube bracket aside.

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

    Remove the transmission bolts.

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

    Remove the transmission bolts.

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

    Remove the transmission bolts.

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    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

56. • Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.
    • Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

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57. 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

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58. Remove the nut from the RH engine mount bracket stud bolt for the transmission cooling tubes.

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59. Remove the transmission cooling tube bracket nut and position aside.

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

60. Remove the rear bolts for the RH engine mount bracket.

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61. Remove the front lower stud bolt for the RH engine mount bracket.

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

    Remove the oil pan bolts.

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

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64. 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.

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65. Install Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.

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66. 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

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

    Remove the oil pan bolt.

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68. Remove the RH and LH engine mount bracket nuts.

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69. Remove the front upper bolt and the LH engine mount bracket.

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70. Remove the front upper bolt and the RH engine mount bracket.

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71. Using the special tool, remove the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.

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