Engine Front Cover: Removal
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- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: JACKING AND LIFTING
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Single Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS)). Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect - Vehicles With: Dual Batteries (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS)).
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Intake Manifold .
- Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
- Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
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- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.
- Disconnect the fuel vapor tube quick release coupling.
- Remove the CAC outlet pipe.
- Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
- Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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- Remove the nut.
- Remove the bolt.
- Position the generator aside.
- Remove the stud bolt.
Vehicles equipped with dual generators
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor (412-00).
- Remove the accessory drive bracket stud and bolt.
- Remove the bolts and the accessory drive bracket.
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the engine front cover.
Vehicles equipped with single generator
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the engine front cover.
All vehicles
- Using the special tools, remove 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.
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- Make sure that the mating faces of the front cover are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
- Thoroughly wash the engine front cover to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
- Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block and oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .