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Section 82 (Engine Mechanical - 4.6L (3V)): Removal: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0000161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 3-Bar Engine Support Kit 303-F072
GF0000160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Lifting Bracket, Engine 303-050 (D70P-6000) or equivalent
GF0000339Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
 Modular Engine Lift Bracket 303-F047 (014-00073) or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Before working on or disconnecting any of the fuel tubes or fuel system components, relieve the fuel system pressure to prevent accidental spraying of fuel. Fuel in the fuel system remains under high pressure, even when the engine is not running. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

All vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Release the 2 windshield washer hose retainers and the one hood insulation pin-type retainer.
    5. Fig 1: Locating Windshield Washer Hose Retainers
    GF0015095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Position the hood insulation aside and disconnect the windshield washer hose.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Windshield Washer Hose
    GF0015096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.
  6. Remove the 4 bolts and the hood.
  7. Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to FRONT END BODY PANELS .
  8. Remove the air cleaner and outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  9. Remove the engine coolant crossover manifold assembly. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  10. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  11. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
    12. Fig 3: Locating Pin-Type Retainers And Radiator Sight Shield
    GF0014987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    13. Fig 4: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
    GF0000336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
    14. Fig 5: Locating A/C Pressure Transducer Electrical Connector
    GF0015214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the coolant hose from the oil filter adapter.
    15. Fig 6: Identifying Coolant Hose On Oil Filter Adapter
    GF0015215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  16. Detach the 2 pin-type retainers.
    17. Fig 7: Identifying Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0000340Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the nut and the ground wire from the stud bolt.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer from the A/C compressor.
    18. Fig 8: Detaching Nut And Ground Wire From Stud Bolt
    GF0015216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the A/C clutch and crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connectors.
    • Detach the wiring harness retainers and position the harness aside.
    19. Fig 9: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
    GF0015217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolt, 3 nuts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    • Support the A/C compressor with a length of mechanic's wire.
    20. Fig 10: Identifying A/C Compressor, Bolt & Nuts
    GF0000341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the wiring harness retainer from the power steering stud bolt.
    21. Fig 11: Locating Power Steering Stud Bolt
    GF0000342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the 3 stud bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    • Support the power steering pump with a length of mechanic's wire.
    22. Fig 12: Locating Power Steering Pump And Stud Bolts
    GF0015218Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the special tool (lifting bracket) to the threaded hole located at the LH side of the engine block.
    23. Fig 13: Installing Special Tool (303-050) To Threaded Hole Located At LH Side Of Engine Block
    GF0015219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    CAUTION: The rear of the engine must be supported before removing the transmission to prevent damage to the engine or cowl.
    CAUTION: Do not position the legs of the special tool (3-bar engine support) on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.
  23. Install the 3-bar engine support and a suitable length of chain to the engine lifting bracket installed in the previous step.
    24. Fig 14: Locating 3-Bar Engine Support
    GF0015220Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Vehicles with automatic transmission 

  24. Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube bracket.
    25. Fig 15: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket And Nut
    GF0015204Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .

    26. Vehicles with manual transmission 

  26. Remove the clutch. For additional information, refer to CLUTCH .

    27. All vehicles 

  27. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    28. Fig 16: Locating Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
    GF0015221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  28. Disconnect the RH and LH catalyst monitor sensor.
    29. Fig 17: Locating Catalyst Monitor Sensor
    GF0015222Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Remove the engine-to-transmission spacer plate.
    30. Fig 18: Locating Engine-To-Transmission Spacer Plate
    GF0015223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the heater hoses.
    31. Fig 19: Locating Heater Hoses
    GF0015224Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the bolt and the ground strap from the cowl.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer.
    32. Fig 20: Identifying Bolt And Ground Strap
    GF0015225Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the generator jumper harness electrical connector.
    33. Fig 21: Locating Generator Jumper Harness Electrical Connector
    GF0015226Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the upper and lower PCM electrical connectors.
    34. Fig 22: Identifying Upper & Lower Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electrical Connectors
    GF0015115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the 16-pin electrical connector and detach the 2 wiring retainers.
    35. Fig 23: Locating 16-Pin Electrical Connector
    GF0015116Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Remove the power distribution box cover.
  36. Detach the power distribution box upper housing from the lower housing, loosen the bolt, then disconnect the 68-pin connector from the power distribution box.
    37. Fig 24: Locating Power Distribution Box Upper Housing Bolt
    GF0015119Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the nut and LH radio interference capacitor from the engine front cover stud bolt.
    38. Fig 25: Identifying Nut & LH Radio Interference Capacitor
    GF0000343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
  38. Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.
    39. Fig 26: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    GF0014720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Install the special tool.
    40. Fig 27: Identifying Special Tool (303-F047)
    G03920205Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Attach a suitable floor crane to the engine lifting bracket installed in the previous step.
    • Remove the 3-bar support from the vehicle.
    • Remove the engine from the vehicle.
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