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Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD554108Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1246Engine Spreader BarTKIT-2006UF-FLMTKIT-2006UF-ROW
GFD554109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
303-1654Lift Eyes
GFD554110Courtesy 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. If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine -- Body On in this information.
  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. De-energize the high voltage system. Refer to: High Voltage System De-energizing .
  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L V6 PowerBoost (CN) .
    • Remove the engine appearance cover retainers.

    • Release the engine appearance cover from the rear and remove the engine appearance cover.

    GFD554819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • If equipped. Remove the bolts.

    • Release the retainer and remove the transmission housing cover.

    GFD555081Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. 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.

    GFD555082Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

    If equipped. Remove the bolts and the skid plate.

    GFD555083Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD554820Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the starter motor bolt and position the ground wire.
    GFD554064Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Open the starter motor solenoid battery cable cover.
    GFD554065Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid battery cable.

    • Remove the nut and disconnect the starter motor solenoid control wire.

    GFD554066Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the bolt and the starter motor.
    GFD554067Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. 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.

    GFD554118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the engine clutch pressure sensor from the transmission.
    GFD555084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. NOTE: Mark the location of the bolts during removal.

    Remove the lower bellhousing bolt.

    GFD555085Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the RH side bellhousing bolts.
    GFD554120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. 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.

    GFD554121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    GFD554822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the bolt and position the wire harness bracket.
    GFD554823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the bolt, pin-type retainer and position the wire harness aside.
    GFD554824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove the body. Refer to: Body .
  20. 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.

    GFD554126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 24. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD555086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the heater hose.
    GFD555035Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the bolt and position the heater hose and bracket aside.
    GFD555036Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the bolt and position the bracket.

    • Disconnect the A/C electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the converter electrical connector.

    GFD555037Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the bolt, pin-type retainers and position the high voltage wire harness and bracket.
    GFD555038Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the retainers and position the high voltage wire harness and brackets from the engine.
    GFD555039Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Remove the retainers and position the electric motor 3 phase AC cable wire harness from the engine.
    GFD555040Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Remove the pin-type retainer a position the vapor aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD555087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 5. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD555042Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC -to-TB (throttle body) pipe.
    GFD555043Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the air bypass tube assembly from the CAC. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD555044Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect couplings and position from the valve cover. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD555088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Disconnect the PCV pressure sensor electrical connector.
    2. Follow directions to release the quick release coupling type 4. Disconnect the PCV tube quick connect coupling and position from the valve cover. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    3. Cut the housing above the lock tabs.
    4. Cut the housing arm retainer.
    5. Remove the housing and retainer from the valve cover spigot. Discard the PCV tube.
    GFD555089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Loosen the clamp at the LHTC.
    GFD555090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Loosen the clamp at the LHTC.
    GFD555091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Disconnect the LHTC inlet tube from the grommet and remove the inlet tube.
    GFD553949Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Loosen the clamps. Disconnect the LHTC outlet tube from the bracket grommet and remove the LHTC outlet tube.
    GFD553954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the hoses. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Release the clamps and remove the heater hoses.

    GFD553955Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD553956Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD554136Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Disconnect the coolant hoses and remove. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD554137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Disconnect the coolant hose and position aside.
    GFD554138Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket.
    GFD555092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Position out the engine wiring harness.
    GFD555093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Disconnect the generator wiring harness from the engine front cover.
    GFD555094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. If equipped

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

    • Disconnect the wire harness retainer from the oiler cooler.

    GFD555051Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Position the B+ wire protective cover and remove the nut and the B+ wire.

    • Disconnect the starter generator electrical connector.

    GFD554826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD554143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter flange nuts.

    GFD554084Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the top bellhousing bolts and position aside the bracket.
    GFD555095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the RH bellhousing bolt.
    GFD555096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the LH side bellhousing bolts and the shift cable bracket.
    GFD555097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. 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 JackUse the General Equipment: Wooden Block

    GFD554146Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. 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.

    GFD554147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Install the RH lifting eye. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1654 Lift Eyes.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD554148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Install the LH lifting eye. Use Special Service Tool: 303-1654 Lift Eyes.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD554149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Install a commercially available quick link on the lift eyes to minimize the spread of the chain.
    GFD554150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. 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

    GFD554151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. 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
    GFD554152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Rotate the LH engine mount upward from the frame.
    GFD554153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Remove the LH engine mount.
    GFD554154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. Disconnect and position aside the generator wiring harness from the engine.
    GFD554155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. 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
    GFD554156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Use Special Service Tool: 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter.
GFD554157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY