Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Powertrain Lift 014-00765
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-105 (T85M-3395-A)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) (part of 303-DS086) or equivalent
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.	Universal Adapter Brackets 014-0001

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
4. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
5. Disable the vehicle high voltage electrical system. For additional information, refer to HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY .
6. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID .
7. Drain the motor electronics cooling system. For additional information, refer to TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION COOLING - HYBRID .
8. Remove the engine coolant degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING - HYBRID .
9. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - HYBRID .
10. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - HYBRID .
11. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 1: Locating Fuel Supply Tube

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12. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .
13. Remove the bolts and the lateral support crossmember.
    Fig 2: Identifying Lateral Support Crossmember And Bolts

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14. Remove the catalytic converter inlet pipe-to-converter nuts.
    Fig 3: Locating Catalytic Converter Inlet Pipe-To-Converter Nuts

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15. Remove the catalytic converter inlet pipe-to-catalytic manifold converter nuts and remove the pipe.
    Fig 4: Identifying Catalytic Converter Inlet Pipe-To-Catalytic Manifold Converter Nuts

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16. Remove the brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor retaining bolt from the LH strut.
    Fig 5: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt

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17. Disconnect the LH suspension.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
    2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
    Fig 6: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Retaining Nut

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18. Remove the brake hose retainer and the ABS sensor retaining bolt from the RH strut.
    Fig 7: Locating Brake Hose Retainer And ABS Sensor Retaining Bolt

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19. Disconnect the RH suspension.
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link.
    2. Remove and discard the tie-rod end retaining nut.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Stabilizer Bar Link

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NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Fig 9: Disconnecting LH And RH Tie Rod End From Steering Knuckle
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20. Using the Tie-Rod End Remover, disconnect the LH and RH tie-rod end from the steering knuckle.
21. Drain the transmission fluid. For additional information, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAIN AND REFILL .
22. Remove the front LH halfshaft and intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

23. Remove the driveshaft. For additional information, refer to DRIVESHAFT .
24. Remove the catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    Fig 10: Locating Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts

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NOTE: Catalytic converter manifold removed for clarity.
Fig 11: Locating Bolts And Transfer Case-To-Engine Bracket
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25. Remove the bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU)-to-engine bracket.
26. Remove the PTU heat shield bolts and the PTU heat shield.
    Fig 12: Locating PTU Heat Shield Bolts

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27. Disconnect the PTU vent hose and position it aside.
    Fig 13: Locating Transfer Case Vent Hose

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NOTE: Catalytic converter manifold removed for clarity.
Fig 14: Identifying Transfer Case-To-Transaxle Bolts And Transfer Case
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28. Remove the PTU-to-transaxle bolts and remove the PTU.

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29. Disconnect the heater hoses from the heater core.
    Fig 15: Locating Heater Hoses Clamp

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30. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the radiator.
    Fig 16: Locating Upper Radiator Hose

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31. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum tube from the brake booster.
    Fig 17: Locating Brake Booster Vacuum Tube

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32. Disconnect the PCM center electrical connector.
    • Remove the wiring harness retainer nut.
    Fig 18: Locating PCM Center Electrical Connector

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33. If equipped, disconnect the block heater electrical connector.
    • Detach the harness retainer clips and position harness aside.
    Fig 19: Identifying Block Heater Electrical Connector

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34. Disconnect the engine control harness electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Locating Engine Control Harness Electrical Connector

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35. Disconnect the upper Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling from the purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 21: Locating Upper Evaporative Emission Tube Quick Connect Coupling

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36. Remove the selector lever cable fasteners from the stud bolts on the transaxle.
    Fig 22: Locating Selector Lever Cable Fasteners On Transaxle Stud Bolts

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37. Remove the selector lever cable fastener from the intake manifold.
    Fig 23: Locating Selector Lever Cable Fastener

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38. Remove the stud bolt and disconnect the transaxle harness electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Locating Transaxle Harness Electrical Connector

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39. Disconnect the low voltage electrical connectors and the engine harness-to-body harness retainer.
    Fig 25: Locating Low Voltage Electrical Connectors And Engine Harness-To-Body Harness Retainer

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40. Disconnect the coolant vent hose.
    Fig 26: Locating Coolant Vent Hose Clamp

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41. Release the locking tab and disconnect the DC-to-DC converter electrical connector and 2 wire harness retainers.
    Fig 27: Locating DC-To-DC Converter Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainers

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42. Remove the nuts and position the DC-to-DC converter aside.
    Fig 28: Locating Converter Aside Nuts

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43. Disconnect the transaxle coolant temperature sensor electrical connector and pin-type retainer.
    Fig 29: Locating Transaxle Coolant Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector

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44. Disconnect the transaxle coolant hoses.
    Fig 30: Identifying Transaxle Coolant Hoses

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45. Remove the bolts and the transaxle control snow shield.
    Fig 31: Locating Bolts And Transaxle Control Snow Shield

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46. Disconnect the selector lever cable.
    • Release the selector lever cable from the manual control lever.
    • Remove the nuts from the selector lever cable bracket.
    Fig 32: Identifying Transaxle Control Cable And Nuts

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47. Remove the harness fasteners, the nut and the ground cable.
    Fig 33: Locating Harness Fasteners, Nut And Ground Cable

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48. Disconnect the Motor Electronics Cooling System (MECS) pump electrical connector and detach the harness retainer.
    Fig 34: Locating Motor Electronics Cooling System Pump Electrical Connector

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49. Remove the bolts and position the MECS pump and ground strap aside.
    Fig 35: Locating MECS Pump And Ground Strap Bolt

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50. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and remove the 3 bolts.
    • Position the A/C compressor aside and support the compressor with a length of mechanic's wire.
    Fig 36: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector

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51. Remove the bolts and disconnect the auxiliary coolant pump electrical connector.
    • Position the auxiliary coolant pump aside.
    Fig 37: Locating Auxiliary Coolant Pump Electrical Connector

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52. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    Fig 38: Locating Lower Radiator Hose Clamp

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53. Remove the lower insulator through bolt.
    Fig 39: Locating Lower Insulator Bolt

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54. Remove the rear roll restrictor-to-crossmember through bolt.
    Fig 40: Locating Rear Roll Restrictor Bolt

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55. Remove the nut, bolts and the engine support crossmember.
    • Discard the nut.
    Fig 41: Locating Engine Support Crossmember Nut And Bolts

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NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length. Mark the bolts for correct installation.
Fig 42: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
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56. Remove the transaxle-to-engine bolts.
NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length, mark the bolts for correct installation.
Fig 43: Locating Transaxle-To-Engine Bolts
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57. Remove the transaxle-to-engine bolts.
58. Remove the rear insulator through bolt.
    Fig 44: Locating Rear Insulator Through Bolt

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NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Fig 45: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position
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59. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and re-centered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
Fig 46: Locating Steering Column Coupling Pinch Bolt
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60. Remove and discard the steering column coupling pinch bolt and separate the coupling from the steering gear.
61. Remove the bolts and the roll restrictor bracket and roll restrictor.
    Fig 47: Locating Roll Restrictor Bracket Bolts

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62. Using the Powertrain Lift, support the subframe.
NOTE: Do not allow the front subframe rear bolts to come out of the lower control arm bushing.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Fig 48: Locating Front Subframe Bolts
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63. Loosen the 2 subframe bolts.
NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Fig 49: Locating Lower Subframe Nut
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64. Remove the 2 subframe nuts and lower the subframe.
    • Remove the subframe from the Powertrain Lift.
NOTE: Due to the weight of the transaxle, special care should be taken to mount the powertrain securely to the Powertrain Lift.
Fig 50: Lifting Engine
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65. Using the Powertrain Lift and Universal Adapter Brackets, secure the engine to the Powertrain Lift.
66. Remove the engine mount bracket bolt.
    Fig 51: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Bolt

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67. Remove the nuts and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 52: Locating Engine Mount Bracket Nuts

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68. Remove the upper insulator bracket bolts and remove the bracket.
    Fig 53: Locating Upper Insulator Bracket Bolts

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69. Remove the upper insulator through bolt.
    Fig 54: Locating Upper Insulator Through Bolt

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70. Remove the upper insulator nuts.
    Fig 55: Locating Upper Insulator Nuts

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71. Remove the upper insulator.
    Fig 56: Locating Upper Insulator

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72. Lower the engine and transaxle from the vehicle.
73. Using the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine and transaxle from the Powertrain Lift.
74. Release the locking tab and disconnect the high voltage wiring harness electrical connector.
    Fig 57: Locating High Voltage Wiring Harness Electrical Connector

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NOTE: The transaxle-to-engine bolts differ in length, mark the bolts for correct installation.
75. Remove the remaining engine-to-transaxle bolts and separate the engine and transaxle.
76. NOTE: Due to packaging requirements, the correct bolt must be used at the damper locations.
    NOTE: The damper contains a clutch which is designed to slip briefly during vehicle operation. It is essential that no grease, oil or cleaning solvents be allowed to contaminate the slip clutch. Do not use grease on transmission input shaft. Should the damper become contaminated, it must be replaced.
    NOTE: If replacing the transaxle, remove the lower insulator bracket for installation on the new transaxle.
    • Tighten bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb-in).

    Remove the bolts and the transaxle damper.

    Fig 58: Locating Transaxle Damper Bolts

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