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Engine - Body On

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD459019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD459020Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW
Floor Crane
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block
NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
NOTE: It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body can be removed, refer to Engine - Body Off .
  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. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD458607Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. Remove the RH and LH fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield .
  6. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD458868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD458870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: If equipped.

    Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD458869Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  10. Remove the following items:

    1. Hood. Refer to: Hood .
    2. Cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    3. NOTE: It is not necessary to clamp off the degas bottle hose with the cooling system drained.

      Degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .

    4. Cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    5. Intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .
    6. Right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) CAC intake pipes. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .

  11. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
    GFD459098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

    Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube.

    GFD459099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.

    Remove the nuts and the A/C tubes.

    GFD459100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Rotate the retaining ring counterclockwise 180 degrees and remove the TC bypass tube.
    GFD458846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Release the clamps and remove the coolant hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD459101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Detach the vacuum harness retainer.
    2. NOTE: If equipped.

      Disconnect the vacuum hose.

    3. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the EVAP tube assembly. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    GFD459102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the PCV tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    GFD459103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the nuts, the wiring ground terminal and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD459104Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
    3. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
    GFD459105Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Detach the engine wiring harness retainer.
    GFD459106Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Disconnect the heater core inlet and outlet hoses.
    GFD459107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel feed tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    2. Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    GFD459108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the bolt, nut and the bracket.
    GFD458990Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the EGR tube nuts.
    2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    3. Detach the engine wiring harness and vacuum harness retainer.
    GFD459109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Disconnect the EGR valve electrical connector.
    GFD459110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts and the EGR valve assembly.
    GFD459111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove and discard the EGR tube gasket.
    GFD458920Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the coolant hose quick release coupling.

    • Release the clamp and remove the coolant pipe assembly. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD459112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainer.

    GFD459074Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

    • Lift the protective cover, remove the nut and position the harness aside.

    GFD459075Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

    1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    2. Separate the steering column shaft u-joint from the steering gear.

    GFD458615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Release the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD459113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Detach the wiring harness retainer located below the generator from the cylinder block.
    GFD459076Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the quick release couplings and remove the coolant hose.
    2. Disconnect the quick release coupling and position the coolant hose aside.
    3. Remove the nut and position the coolant tube retainer aside.
    GFD459114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Detach the retainer from the oil pan and position the coolant tubes aside.
    GFD458942Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the pin-type retainer.
    2. Remove the wiring harness retainer nut and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD458940Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Remove the bolt and ground wire.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainer and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD458939Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Remove the following items:

    1. Starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
    2. Transmission fluid cooler. Refer to: Transmission Fluid Cooler - 2.7L EcoBoost (238kW/324PS)/3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS)/5.0L 32V Ti-VCT .
    3. NOTE: If equipped.

      Front drive shaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .

  28. Remove the engine oil filter and drain the engine oil. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  29. Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter nuts.
    GFD459079Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter nuts.
    GFD459080Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.

    GFD458871Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Position the catalytic converters back.

    • Remove and discard the exhaust gaskets.

    GFD459081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD459077Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD459078Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

    Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

    GFD458872Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening the engine mount through bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-cylinder block bracket can occur.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount through bolt.

    GFD458882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, stud bolts or damage to the engine mount can occur.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts.

    • Remove the studs.

    GFD458881Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.
    GFD459065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolt.
    GFD459115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: If equipped.

    Detach the 4x4 vent hose retainer.

    GFD459116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.
    GFD459117Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the LH bellhousing bolts and the selector lever cable bracket.
    GFD459118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow this instruction may result in serious damage to the transmission.

    Support the bellhousing of the transmission with a suitable floor jack and a block of wood. Use the General Equipment: Trolley Jack. Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    GFD459119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing or installing the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.

    Remove and discard the engine mount-to-frame bolts.

    GFD459093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Install Special Service Tool: 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2), 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar.
    GFD459091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. NOTE: It will be necessary to adjust the height floor jack to support the transmission.

    1. Install a floor crane and a length of chain with connecting links. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    2. Raise the engine assembly and position the engine to the RH side of the vehicle.

    GFD459120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD459094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove the remaining transmission bellhousing bolts.
    GFD459121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. With the aid of an assistant, use the floor crane to remove the engine assembly from the vehicle. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
GFD459122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY