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Section 461 (Engine - 2.3L): Removal: Engine

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools
G03273714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    ALL VEHICLES 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Relieve the fuel 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. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  5. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  6. Drain the engine oil.
  7. Remove the hood.
  8. Remove the accelerator control snow shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Accelerator Control Snow Shield
    G03273715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  10. Remove the upper radiator hose.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
    G03273716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 4: Removing Lower Radiator Hose
    G03273717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the fan and shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  13. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connector. Remove the retaining nut on the harness clamp. Position the harness on the engine.
    Fig 5: Removing PCM Electrical Connector
    G03273718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the ground stud for the PCM.
    Fig 6: Removing Ground Stud For PCM
    G03273719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the heater hose assembly.
    1. Disconnect the heater hoses at the bulkhead.
    2. Disconnect the vacuum hose.
    3. Disconnect the heater hoses at the engine and remove the assembly.
      Fig 7: Removing Heater Hoses Assembly
      G03273720Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the vacuum hose to the vacuum reservoir.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Vacuum Hose To Vacuum Reservoir
    G03273721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the engine-to-degas bottle bypass hose.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Engine-To-Degas Bottle Bypass Hose
    G03273722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the degas bottle-to-engine supply hose.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Degas Bottle-To-Engine Supply Hose
    G03273723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch electrical connector.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Clutch Electrical Connector
    G03273724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the mass airflow sensor (MAF) electrical connector.
    Fig 12: Disconnecting Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) Electrical Connector
    G03273725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the A/C compressor manifold. Plug the lines and the compressor ports.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Manifold
    G03273726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Position the accelerator and speed control cables aside.
    1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) from the throttle linkage.
    2. Disconnect the accelerator cable and speed control cable (if so equipped) from the mounting bracket and position out of the way.
      Fig 14: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
      G03273727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect and position aside the following:
    1. The power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector
    2. The high-pressure power steering hose
      Fig 15: Disconnecting PSP Switch & High-Pressure Power Steering Hose
      G03273728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  25. Disconnect the following:
    • 42-pin electrical connector
    • Evaporative purge hose
      Fig 16: Disconnecting 42-Pin Connector & Evaporative Purge Hose
      G03273729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose and the engine ground strap.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Brake Booster Vacuum Hose & Engine Ground Strap
    G03273730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the positive battery cable. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Disconnect the solenoid control wire at the starter.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Battery Cables & Solenoid Control Wire At Starter
    G03273731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the starter wiring harness clamp bolt and position the wiring harness out of the way.
    Fig 19: Removing Starter Wiring Harness Clamp Bolt
    G03273732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Position the RH splash shield out of the way.
    Fig 20: Removing Right Inner Fender Splash Shield Push Pins
    G03273733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections.
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Alternator Electrical Connections
    G03273734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Detach alternator wiring pin-type retainer.
    Fig 22: Detaching Alternator Wiring Pin-Type Retainer
    G03273735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the block heater electrical connector, if so equipped.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Block Heater Electrical Connector
    G03273736Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector at the bell housing.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Front HO2S Electrical Connector At Bell Housing
    G03273737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    34. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  34. Remove the bolt retaining the transmission cooling tubes to the engine. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 25: Removing Bolt Retaining Transmission Cooling Tubes
    G03273738Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    35. ALL VEHICLES 

  35. Remove the transmission dust shield.
    Fig 26: Removing Transmission Dust Shield
    G03273739Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the exhaust manifold-to-front pipe nuts.
    Fig 27: Removing Exhaust Manifold-To-Front Pipe Nuts
    G03273740Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector at the rear of the transmission.
    Fig 28: Disconnecting HO2S Electrical Connector At Rear Of Transmission
    G03273741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the engine wiring harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 29: Removing Engine Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G03273742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the engine wiring harness anchor and the pin -type retainer, then position the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 30: Removing Engine Wiring Harness Anchor
    G03273743Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Disconnect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 31: Disconnecting Oil Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03273744Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the engine oil filter.
    Fig 32: Removing Engine Oil Filter
    G03273745Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    42. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  42. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness.
    • Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor, transmission range sensor, backup light switch and the transmission electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the pin-type retainers and position the harness forward to the engine.
      Fig 33: Disconnecting Transmission Wiring Harness
      G03273746Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    43. VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION 

  43. Disconnect the electrical connector on the crossmember and the speed sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 34: Disconnecting Electrical Connector On Crossmember & Speed Sensor Connector
    G03273747Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Disconnect the reverse lamp electrical connector and the two wiring pin -type retainers.
    Fig 35: Disconnecting Reverse Lamp Electrical Connector & Wiring Retainers
    G03273748Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    45. ALL VEHICLES 

  45. Remove the oil filter adapter.
    Fig 36: Removing Oil Filter Adapter
    G03273749Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the bolts and the starter.
  47. Remove the starter dust shield.
    Fig 37: Removing Starter Dust Shield
    G03273750Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    48. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

    NOTE: Mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
    Fig 38: Removing Four Torque Converter Nuts
    G03273751Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. Remove the four torque converter nuts.

    49. ALL VEHICLES 

    NOTE: Leave the two side bolts in until the engine is ready to be removed.
    Fig 39: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03273752Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove nine of the transmission-to-engine bolts.

    50. VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 

  50. Remove the transmission fluid indicator and tube assembly.
    Fig 40: Removing Transmission Fluid Indicator And Tube Assembly
    G03273753Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    51. ALL VEHICLES 

  51. Install engine lifting bracket.
    Fig 41: Installing Engine Lifting Bracket
    G03273754Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Support the transmission with a floor jack.
  53. Support the engine with the Floor Crane, using the Spreader Bar.
    Fig 42: Supporting Transmission With Floor Crane
    G03273755Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Remove the two side transmission-to-engine bolts.
    55. NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
    Fig 43: Removing Engine Support Insulator Nuts
    G03273756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Remove the four engine support insulator nuts.
  56. Remove the engine from the vehicle.
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