Engine Front Cover (View 3 of 3): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL - EXPLODED VIEW and CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
Remove the generator bolt and the 2 nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Bolt, Nuts And Generator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 2 studs and position the generator away from the engine.

Fig 2: Locating Studs And Generator
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the 3 bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
Detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.

Fig 3: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the 2 Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connectors and detach the wiring harness retainer from the engine front cover stud bolt.
Remove the LH and RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) oil control solenoids. For additional information, refer to ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROLS - 3.0L (4V) .
Remove the engine mount. For additional information, refer to ENGINE MOUNT .
Remove the 2 oil pan-to-front cover bolts.
Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the engine front cover.
- Remove and discard the gaskets.