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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold .
    2. Fig 1: Thermostat Housing Bolts
    GF0005712Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Remove the thermostat housing only if a new front cover is being installed.
  2. Remove the 2 bolts and the thermostat housing.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Clamp And Heater Hose
    G03921453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Disconnect the heater hose at the front cover.
    4. Fig 3: Locating Lower Radiator Hose
    G03921454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    5. Fig 4: Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0005713Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts and position aside the power steering pump.
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
    G03887304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
    7. Fig 6: Locating Accessory Drive Idler Pulley Bolt
    G03887524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Only one shown, others similar.
    NOTE: Remove the accessory drive idler pulleys only if a new front cover is being installed.
  7. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive idler pulleys.
    8. Fig 7: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G04614086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Remove the coolant pump pulley only if a new front cover is being installed.
  8. Remove the 4 bolts and coolant pump pulley.
    9. Fig 8: Locating Coolant Pump Bolts
    G03887306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Remove the coolant pump only if a new front cover is being installed.
  9. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump.
    • Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
    10. Fig 9: Battery Cable Bracket & Nut
    GF0005714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the nut and the battery cable bracket.
  11. Remove the oil pump. For additional information, refer to Oil Pump .
    12. Fig 10: Front Cover Bolts
    GF0005715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolts and the front cover.
    13. CAUTION: Sealant is used where the crankcase and lower crankcase meet. Failure to cut the sealant could result in pulling the lower crankcase seal out while removing the front cover gasket.
  13. Use a thin-blade scraper to cut the sealant where the crankcase and the lower crankcase meet. Remove and discard the front cover gasket.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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