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Engine Front Cover

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SPECIAL TOOLS

G08045422
Alignment Pins
307-399
G08021446
Handle
205-153 (T80T-4000-W)
G08021447
Installer, Crankshaft Vibration Damper
303-102 (T74P-6316-B)
G06660011
Installer, Front Cover Oil Seal
303-335
G06660012
Installer, Front Crankshaft Seal
303-1251
G06659968
Installer, VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal
303-1247/2
G06293383
Powertrain Lift
300-OTC1585AE
G08021452
Strap Wrench
303-D055 (D85L-6000-A) or equivalent
G07482720
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
TA-357
WSE-M4G323-A6
Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep
ZC-31-A
-
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover
ZC-30
-
Threadlock and Sealer
TA-25
WSK-M2G351-A5
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.
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, may cause engine failure.

All vehicles 

  1. Install the Alignment Pins.
    Fig 1: Installing Alignment Pins
    G07997674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: The engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application. If the time limits are exceeded, the sealant must be removed, the sealing area cleaned and sealant reapplied. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  3. Apply a 3.0 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover sealing surfaces including the 3 engine mount bracket bosses.
    • Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the oil pan-to-cylinder block joint and the cylinder head-to-cylinder block joint areas of the engine front cover in 5 places as indicated.
      Fig 2: Identifying Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone
      G07997675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Make sure the 2 Location of dowel pins are seated correctly in the cylinder block.
  5. Install the engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20.
    • Tighten in sequence to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G07997676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the Alignment Pins.
    Fig 4: Identifying Alignment Pins
    G07997677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts at this time.
    Fig 5: Location of Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts
    G07998016Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts.
  9. Install the remaining engine front cover bolts. Tighten all of the engine front cover bolts and engine mount bracket bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages:
    • Stage 1: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten bolts 1 thru 22 to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft) and bolts 23, 24 and 25 to 75 Nm (55 lb-ft).
      Fig 6: Identifying Engine Front Cover Bolts And Engine Mount Bracket Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G06281651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. NOTE: The thread sealer on the engine mount studs (including new engine mount studs if applicable) must be cleaned off with a wire brush and new Threadlock and Sealer applied prior to installing the engine mount studs. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the engine mount studs or engine.
  11. Install the engine mount studs in the following sequence.
    1. Clean the front cover engine mount stud holes with pressurized air to remove any foreign material.
    2. Clean all the thread sealer from the engine mount studs (old and new studs).
    3. Apply new Threadlock and Sealer to the engine mount stud threads.
    4. Install the 2 engine mount studs.
      • Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
        Fig 7: Location of Engine Mount Studs
        G07997665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the engine mount bracket and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 24 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 8: Location of Engine Mount Bracket And Bolts
      G07997664Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. NOTE: Apply clean engine oil to the crankshaft front seal bore in the engine front cover.
    Fig 9: Installing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer And Front Crankshaft Seal Installer
    G06281653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Using the Front Crankshaft Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install a new crankshaft front seal.
  15. NOTE: Lubricate the outside diameter sealing surfaces with clean engine oil.
    Fig 10: Installing Crankshaft Pulley Using Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer And Front Cover Oil Seal Installer
    G06281654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Using the Front Cover Oil Seal Installer and Crankshaft Vibration Damper Installer, install the crankshaft pulley.
  17. Using the Strap Wrench, install the crankshaft pulley washer and new bolt and tighten in 4 stages.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
    • Stage 2: Loosen one full turn.
    • Stage 3: Tighten to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
    • Stage 4: Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
      Fig 11: Location of Crankshaft Pulley Washer And Bolt
      G07997626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Install the accessory drive belt tensioner and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
      Fig 12: Location of Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolts
      G07998007Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Install the power steering pump and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 13: Location of Power Steering Pump Bolts
      G06269976Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. NOTE: Installation of new seals is only required if damaged seals were removed during disassembly of the engine.
    NOTE: Spark plug tube seal installation shown in illustration, Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) solenoid seal installation similar.
    Fig 14: Installing Spark Plug Tube Seals Using VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer And Handle
    G06280235Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Using the VCT Spark Plug Tube Seal Installer and Handle, install new VCT solenoid and/or spark plug tube seals.
  22. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 15: Location of Engine Front Cover-To-RH Cylinder Head Joints
    G06281657Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-RH cylinder head joints.
  24. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the bolt and 8 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 16: Identifying RH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G08021469Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.
    NOTE: If the valve cover is not installed and the fasteners tightened within 4 minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
    Fig 17: Location of Engine Front Cover-To-LH Cylinder Head Joints
    G06281659Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Apply an 8 mm (0.31 in) bead of Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the engine front cover-to-LH cylinder head joints.
  27. Using a new gasket, install the RH valve cover and tighten the 9 stud bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 18: Identifying RH Valve Cover Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G08021471Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Install the wiring harness retaining bracket and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
      Fig 19: Location of Nuts And Wiring Harness Retaining Bracket
      G06269758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Install the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose bracket and nut.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 20: Location of PSP Hose Bracket Nut
      G06269770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Attach the PSP hose retainer to the engine lifting eye.
    Fig 21: Location of PSP Hose Retainer At Engine Lifting Eye
    G06269968Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  32. Install the 6 coil-on-plug assemblies and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
      Fig 22: Location of Coil-On-Plug Assemblies And Bolts
      G07998002Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover and stud bolts.
  34. Connect the 3 LH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    Fig 23: Location of LH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G07998001Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Connect the LH camshaft VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 24: Location of LH VCT Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G07998000Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Attach all of the wiring harness retainers to the RH valve cover and stud bolts.
  37. Connect the 3 RH coil-on-plug electrical connectors.
    Fig 25: Location of RH Coil-On-Plug Electrical Connectors
    G08021478Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the RH VCT solenoid electrical connector.
    Fig 26: Location of RH Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G08021479Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Connect the PSP switch electrical connector.
    Fig 27: Location of PSP Switch Electrical Connector
    G08020891Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Connect the RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Location of RH Catalyst Monitor Sensor (CMS) Electrical Connector
    G07997901Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. NOTE: If the engine is repaired or replaced because of upper engine failure, typically including valve or piston damage, check the intake manifold for metal debris. If metal debris is found, install a new intake manifold. Failure to follow these instructions can result in engine damage.
  42. Using new gaskets, install the upper intake manifold and the 6 bolts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 29: Identifying Upper Intake Manifold Bolts Tightening Sequence
      G08021482Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Install the upper intake manifold support bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 30: Location of Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket Bolt
      G07997994Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Attach the wiring harness retainers to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 31: Location of Wiring Harness Retainers At Upper Intake Manifold
    G06269958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Connect the Throttle Body (TB) electrical connector.
    Fig 32: Location of Throttle Body (TB) Electrical Connector
    G07997992Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Connect the PCV hose to the PCV valve.
    Fig 33: Location of PCV Hose
    G07997991Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the PSP tube and the power steering reservoir hose.
    Fig 34: Location of Block Heater Wiring Harness Retainers At PSP Hose And Power Steering Reservoir Hose
    G06270182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  48. If equipped, attach the block heater wiring harness retainer to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 35: Location of Block Heater Wiring Harness Retainer At Upper Intake Manifold
    G06269954Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Raise the engine and transaxle assembly into the vehicle.
  50. Install the engine mount, the nut and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the nut to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
      Fig 36: Location of Engine Mount Nut And Bolts
      G06269882Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Install the 2 engine mount spacers and the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten in the sequence shown in illustration to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 37: Identifying Engine Mount-To-Engine Nuts Tightening Sequence
      G06269816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Install the transaxle support insulator bracket, bolt and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb-ft).
      Fig 38: Location of Transaxle Support Insulator Bracket Bolt And Nuts
      G06269880Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Install the transaxle support insulator through bolt and nut.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 39: Location of Transaxle Support Insulator Through Bolt And Nut
      G08022805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles 

  54. NOTE: Do not tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts at this time.
    Fig 40: Location of Catalytic Converter-To-Bracket Bolts
    G08020801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Install the RH catalytic converter support bracket and the 2 bolts.
  56. Install the 2 catalytic converter support bracket nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 catalytic converter support bracket bolts to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
      Fig 41: Location of Catalytic Converter Support Bracket Nuts
      G06269582Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  57. NOTE: A new Power Transfer Unit (PTU) seal must be installed whenever the intermediate shaft is removed.
  58. Install a new PTU seal. For additional information, refer to ENGINE IGNITION - 3.0L (4V) .

    All vehicles 

  59. NOTE: Align the index marks on the subframe to the index marks on the underbody that were made during removal.
    Fig 42: Identifying Powertrain Lift Under Subframe
    G07463314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  60. Using the Powertrain Lift, raise the subframe into the installed position.
  61. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  62. Install the 2 front subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 43: Location of Front Subframe Nut
      G06261999Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  63. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 44: Location of Subframe Bracket And Bolt
    G06262394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  64. Position the subframe brackets and install the 4 bolts finger-tight.
  65. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  66. Install the 2 rear subframe nuts.
    • Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).
      Fig 45: Location of Rear Subframe Nut And Subframe Bracket
      G06261998Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  67. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 46: Location of Front Subframe Nut
    G06262396Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  68. Tighten the 2 subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
  69. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
    Fig 47: Location of Stabilizer Bar Link Nut
    G06261995Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  70. Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.
  71. NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.
  72. Install the tie-rod ends and nuts.
    • Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    • Install new cotter pins.
      Fig 48: Location of Cotter Pin And Nut On Tie-Rod Ends
      G06261993Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  73. Install the engine roll restrictor-to-subframe through bolt.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
      Fig 49: Location of Engine Roll Restrictor-To-Subframe Through Bolt
      G06269864Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    AWD vehicles 

  74. Line up the index marks on the rear driveshaft to the index marks on the PTU flange made during removal and install the 4 new bolts (3 shown in illustration).
    • Tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb-ft).
      Fig 50: Location of Driveshaft Bolts
      G06263866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    All vehicles 

  75. Using new gaskets, install the Y-pipe assembly and the 6 new nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
      Fig 51: Location of Nuts And Y-Pipe Assembly
      G06269936Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  76. Install a new engine oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
  77. Connect the 2 transmission fluid cooler hoses.
    Fig 52: Location of Transmission Fluid Cooler Hoses
    G08022860Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  78. Connect the power steering cooler tube.
    Fig 53: Location of Power Steering Cooler Tube
    G06269824Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  79. Slide the steering gear-to-dash seal onto the steering gear and engage the 4 retaining clips into the body.
    • From under the vehicle, verify that the seal is correctly installed on the steering gear and the retaining clips are fully engaged into the body.
      Fig 54: Location of Clips And Steering Gear-To-Dash Seal
      G06269856Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  80. If equipped, install the underbody shield and the 6 screws.
    Fig 55: Location of Underbody Cover Shield Screws
    G06269405Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  81. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown in illustration).
    Fig 56: Location of LH Splash Shield And Pin-Type Retainers
    G06261988Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  82. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.
    Fig 57: Location of Fender Splash Shield Mounting Screws
    G06261987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  83. NOTE: Align the index marks made during removal.
  84. Install the steering intermediate shaft onto the steering gear and install a new bolt.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 58: Location of Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolt
      G06270548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  85. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.
    Fig 59: Location of Nuts And Steering Joint Cover
    G06261980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  86. Using a new banjo bolt and 2 new seals, install the PSP tube onto the steering gear.
    • Tighten to 37 Nm (27 lb-ft).
      Fig 60: Location of PSP Hose Banjo Bolt
      G06269850Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  87. Install the PSP tube bracket and bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 61: Location of Power Steering Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt
      G06269849Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  88. Connect the PCM connectors and pin-type retainers.
    Fig 62: Location of PCM Electrical Connectors And Pin-Type Retainers
    G06269848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  89. Install the engine mount brace and the 3 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
      Fig 63: Location of Bolts And Engine Mount Brace
      G06269847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  90. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 64: Location of Bolt And Ground Wire On Engine Mount Brace
      G06269846Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  91. Connect the fuel supply tube to the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
    Fig 65: Location of Fuel Supply Tube
    G06269845Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  92. Attach the power steering reservoir onto the cowl.
    Fig 66: Location of Power Steering Reservoir
    G06270556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  93. Connect the hose to the power steering reservoir.
    • Attach the pin-type retainer to the engine mount brace.
      Fig 67: Location of Pin-Type Retainer At Engine Mount Brace
      G06269843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  94. Install the oil level indicator.
    Fig 68: Location of Oil Level Indicator
    G06062133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  95. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the LH valve cover stud bolts.
    Fig 69: Location of Wiring Harness Retainers At LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts
    G06269841Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  96. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 70: Location of Engine Control Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G06269757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  97. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 71: Location of Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06269756Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  98. Using new O-ring seals, connect the A/C tubes and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 72: Location of A/C Tubes Nuts
      G06269838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  99. Install the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 73: Location of A/C Tube Bracket Bolt
      G06269837Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  100. Install the 2 A/C tube retaining clamp bolts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 74: Location of A/C Tube Retaining Clamp Bolts
      G06269836Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  101. Using a new O-ring seal, connect the A/C tube to the condenser and install the nut.
    • Tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
      Fig 75: Location of A/C Tube Nut
      G06269912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  102. Attach the coolant tube retainer clips to the A/C tube.
    Fig 76: Location of Coolant Tube Retainer Clips On A/C Tube
    G06269911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  103. If equipped, attach the engine block heater harness to the radiator support, power steering hose, A/C tube and the engine wiring harness.
  104. Install the ground wire and bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 77: Location of Ground Wire And Bolt
      G06269910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  105. Position the transaxle control cable bracket in place and install the 3 nuts.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 78: Location of Transaxle Control Cable Bracket Bolts And Nut
      G08022833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  106. Connect the transaxle control cable to the control lever.
    Fig 79: Location of Control Lever Cable End
    G08022788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  107. Connect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses to the thermostat housing.
    Fig 80: Location of Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses
    G06269907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  108. Connect the vacuum hose and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube to the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 81: Location of Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Tube
    G07997855Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  109. Install the ground wire and the bolt.
    • Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
      Fig 82: Location of Battery Bolt
      G06262414Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  110. Install the 2 battery cables to the positive battery cable and the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
      Fig 83: Location of Battery Cables Of Positive Battery Cable With Nuts
      G06262041Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  111. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers to the transmission mount and the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 84: Location of Wiring Harness Retainers
    G06269826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  112. Connect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 85: Location of Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    G06269825Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  113. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  114. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING - 3.5L .
  115. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  116. Install the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  117. Install the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L .
  118. NOTE: Do not expose the Motorcraft High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to engine oil for at least 90 minutes after installing the engine front cover. Failure to follow this instruction may cause oil leakage.
  119. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  120. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  121. Fill the power steering system. For additional information, refer to STEERING SYSTEM - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (HPAS) .
  122. Check the transaxle fluid and add fluid if necessary. For additional information, refer to the Transmission Fluid Drain and Refill procedure in AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - AISIN AW21 .
  123. Recharge the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  124. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.