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Engine - Body On - Raptor

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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: It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body can be removed, refer to Engine - Body Off - Raptor .
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

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

    GFD459469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Remove the nuts and the hood.
    GFD459470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
    GFD460131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  5. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS) .
    • Remove the bolts and the spacer from the front underbody skid plate.
    GFD458609Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts and the front underbody skid plate.
    GFD458610Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolts.

    • Remove the bolts and the middle underbody skid plate.

    GFD460470Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the bolts and the rear underbody skid plate.
    GFD460200Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the cooling module. Refer to: Cooling Module .
    1. Disconnect the crankcase pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Disconnect the PCV tube quick release couplings and remove the tube. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    GFD460269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the CAC intake pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Intake Pipe .
  9. Remove the CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
  10. 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
  11. NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

    • Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C compressor inlet line.

    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.

    • Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.

    GFD460448Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and wire harness retainer.
    GFD460426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with late build oil pan 

  13. 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
  14. Remove the pin-type retainers. Position the wiring harness and transmission tube from the oil pan.
    GFD460187Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles with early build oil pan 

  15. NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug and possibly the oil pan.
    NOTE: The drain plug should be removed and install by hand, do not use tools.

    Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the oil drain plug.

    GFD460304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the pin-type retainer and position aside the transmission cooler tube.
    GFD460305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Detach the starter motor wiring harness retainer from the oil pan. Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
    GFD460306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All vehicles 

  18. Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket. Position out the engine wiring harness.
    GFD460452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Disconnect the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    GFD460147Courtesy 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
  20. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.5L EcoBoost (272kW/370PS), Raptor .
    2. Remove the intake manifold. Refer to: Intake Manifold .

  21. Disconnect the fuel supply tube quick release coupling. Refer to: QUICK RELEASE COUPLING . .
    GFD460374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
    GFD460453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Detach the transmission wire harness retainers.
    GFD460431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the RH HO2S electrical connector and the retainer.
    GFD460432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the nuts, pin-type retainers and remove the CAC tube bracket.
    GFD460454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Disconnect and remove the TC bypass valve tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460385Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the degas bottle hose at the thermostat. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the coolant hose and position the degas bottle hose aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460456Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Disconnect the coolant hoses at the oil cooler. Disconnect and remove the radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460457Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the radiator hose from thermostat housing. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the coolant control valve hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Disconnect the lower coolant pump hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump hoses and the thermostat housing hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD460461Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the ground strap retainers. Remove the nut and the ground strap.
    GFD460462Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector and the retainer.
    GFD460463Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the front stabilizer bar. Refer to: Front Stabilizer Bar .
    2. If equipped. Remove the front driveshaft. Refer to: Front Driveshaft .
    3. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor - Raptor .

  37. Remove the retainers and the access cover.
    GFD460419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD460422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. NOTE: Mark the location of the bolts during removal.

    Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.

    GFD460464Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the upper bellhousing bolts.
    GFD460434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the LH side bellhousing bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    GFD460435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
    GFD460465Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. 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.

    GFD460171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. 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
  50. 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

    GFD460466Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. 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.

    GFD460144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Remove the right rear ignition coil. Refer to: Ignition Coil-On-Plug .
  53. 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, lift eyes and the floor crane. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar., 303-1654 Lift Eyes. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane

      Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    • Using the floor crane, lift eyes and the engine spreader bar, lift the engine.

    GFD460467Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD460145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Disconnect and position aside the generator wiring harness from the engine.
    GFD460148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. 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
    GFD460468Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
GFD460469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY