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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. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    2. Remove the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .

  5. If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
    GFD458868Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD458870Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD459436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD459409Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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  10. Remove the pin-type retainer. Position the wiring harness from the oil pan.
    GFD459437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire from the oil pan.
    GFD459438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
    2. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    3. Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .

  13. Disconnect the EGR valve wiring harness electrical connector and retainer.
    GFD459439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove the EGR valve.
    GFD459440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump wiring harness electrical connector.
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  16. Remove the bolts and position the cabin heater coolant pump and coolant hoses aside.
    GFD459442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers from the engine front cover.

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid wiring harness electrical connector.

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  18. Remove the nut and position the transmission cooler tube bracket and wiring harness aside.
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  19. Disconnect the generator wiring from the engine front cover.
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  20. 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.
    GFD459447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the bolt and the upper intake manifold support bracket.
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  23. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
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  24. Using a pry tool, locate the pry pads shown and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
    GFD459450Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Using the special tools, remove and discard 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.
    GFD459451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: Do not install the oil pump electrical connector seal until the front cover is installed on the engine or damage to the seal may occur.

    Using the special tools, remove and discard the oil pump electrical connector seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

    GFD459452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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  28. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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