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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD459019Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD460134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1654Lift Eyes
GFD460418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
307-346 (T97T-7902-A)Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR)TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT
Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
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: During the removal or installation of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings and tubes/fittings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove caps, tape and other protective materials prior to installation.
NOTE: It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. Refer to BODY . If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine - Body On .
  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 Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) .
    • Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD460099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped. Remove the bolts.

    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.

    GFD460137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    • If equipped. Remove the pin-type retainers.

    • Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    GFD460138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped. Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD460139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  7. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD460419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: Index-mark the end of one torque converter stud and the flexplate for installation.
    NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.

    Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.

    GFD460420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing 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
  10. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD460101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Remove the pin-type retainers. Position the wiring harness and transmission tube from the oil pan.
    GFD460187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the bolt and position aside the transmission cooler tube.
    GFD460188Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the transmission cooler bracket bolt.
    GFD460189Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the bolts and position the transmission cooler.
    GFD460421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD460422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. NOTE: Mark the location of the bolts during removal.

    Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.

    GFD460423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
    GFD460424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts and studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.
    NOTE: The engine mount studs may come off with the nuts.

    Remove and discard the RH engine mount nuts. Remove the engine mount studs.

    GFD460425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and wire harness retainer.
    GFD460426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
  21. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening 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.

    GFD460143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the quick connect coupling.
    GFD460383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC -to-TB (throttle body) pipe.
    GFD460309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the air bypass tube assembly from the CAC. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD460310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Disconnect the quick connect couplings. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD460312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Position the degas bottle hose out from the air cleaner outlet pipe.
    GFD460313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the IAT sensor electrical connector.
    2. Remove the pin-type retainers and position the wiring harness aside.
    GFD460314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Loosen the clamp at the LH TC.
    GFD460404Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the LH TC inlet tube from the grommet.
    GFD460316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Loosen the clamp at the RH TC.
    GFD460405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the RH TC inlet tube from the grommet.
    GFD460318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the TC inlet tubes, air bypass tube and air cleaner outlet pipe.
    GFD460319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the LH TC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the turbocharger outlet tube.
    GFD460427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the RH TC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the RH TC outlet tube.
    GFD460321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the pin-type retainer.

    • Disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Remove the nuts and the CAC bracket and hoses.

    GFD460323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the coolant hose quick release coupling.

    • Disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Release the hose from the retainer.

    • Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump electrical connector.

    • Remove the cabin heater coolant pump bolts and position hoses aside.

    GFD460324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. If equipped

    • Disconnect the block heater electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.

    • Disconnect the wire harness retainer from the coolant hose.

    GFD460428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket. Position out the engine wiring harness.
    GFD459704Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Disconnect the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    GFD459705Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position back the boot and remove the generator nut.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.

    GFD460429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING
    GFD460430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Detach the transmission wire harness retainers.
    GFD460431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector and the retainer.
    GFD460432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector and the retainer.
    GFD460433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD460140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD460141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
    GFD460434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the LH side bellhousing bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    GFD460435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: Do not support the transmission by the fluid pan, failure to follow 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

    GFD460436Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. NOTE: Only use hand tools when loosening or tightening the engine mount-to-frame bolts or damage to the engine mount-to-frame nut plate can occur.
    NOTE: Leave the LH engine mount in place.

    Remove and discard the LH engine mount bolts.

    GFD460437Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Install the RH lifting eye. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1654 Lift Eyes.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD460438Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Install a commercially available quick link on the lift eyes to minimize the spread of the chain.
    GFD460439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. NOTE: The use of a ratchet strap may be needed to level the engine.
    NOTE: Use a commercially available quick link on the chain to minimize the spread of the chain.

    • Install the engine spreader bar and the floor crane. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

    GFD460440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Using the floor crane, lift eyes and the engine spreader bar, lift the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD460441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD460145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Disconnect and position aside the generator wiring harness from the engine.
    GFD460148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Using the floor crane, lift eyes and the engine spreader bar, remove the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD460442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
GFD460443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY