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In-Vehicle Repair: Engine: Removal

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - 5R55S .
  3. Remove the hood. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
  4. Discharge and recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR, FUEL CHARGING, AND ENGINE ELECTRONICS .
  6. Remove the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  7. Remove the cooling module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  9. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug when finished.
    Fig 1: Installing Drain Plug
    G03264527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the accelerator cable, the speed control cable and the throttle return spring.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable
    G03264528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Release the speed control cable from the pin-type retainer.
    Fig 3: Releasing Speed Control Cable From Pin-Type Retainer
    G03264529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the two bolts and position the bracket and cables aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Two Bolts And Position Bracket And Cables Aside
    G03264530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the two coolant hoses and position aside.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Two Coolant Hoses
    G03264531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Disconnect the two vacuum hoses and position aside.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Two Vacuum Hoses
    G03264532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Release the coolant hose from the retaining clips on the RH valve cover and position aside.
    Fig 7: Releasing Coolant Hose From Retaining Clips On RH Valve Cover
    G03264533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the coolant hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Coolant Hose From Intake Manifold
    G03264534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the engine wiring harness and the electrical connector from the powertrain control module (PCM).
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Engine Wiring Harness And Electrical Connector
    G03264535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Release the engine wiring harness from the three retaining clips and position aside.
    Fig 10: Releasing Engine Wiring Harness From Three Retaining Clips
    G03264536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the wiring harness retaining clip.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Wiring Harness And Wiring Harness Retaining Clip
    G03264537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the ground strap bolt.
    Fig 12: Removing Ground Strap Bolt
    G03264538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Disconnect the electrical connector and the vacuum hose from the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Vacuum Hose From Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Module
    G03264539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the EGR system module nut from the EGR system module.
    Fig 14: Disconnecting EGR System Module Nut From EGR System Module
    G03264540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the two bolts and the EGR system module.
    Fig 15: Removing Two Bolts And EGR System Module
    G03264541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the vacuum harness from the retainer.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Vacuum Harness From Retainer
    G03264542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Disconnect the brake booster hose from the intake manifold.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Brake Booster Hose From Intake Manifold
    G03264543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the fuel tube. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  27. Disconnect the two vacuum hoses from the vapor management (VMV) valve-to-intake manifold.
    Fig 18: Disconnecting Two Vacuum Hoses From Vapor Management (VMV) Valve-To-Intake Manifold
    G03264544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the power distribution supply box electrical connection cover.
    Fig 19: Removing Power Distribution Supply Box Electrical Connection Cover
    G03264545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Disconnect the power distribution supply electrical connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Power Distribution Supply Electrical Connector
    G03264546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the positive and negative battery cables from the battery.
  31. Release the battery cable harness pin-type retainers and position the harness aside.
    Fig 21: Releasing Battery Cable Harness Pin-Type Retainers And Position Harness
    G03264547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the power steering reservoir hose from the power steering cooler.
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Power Steering Reservoir Hose From Power Steering Cooler
    G03264548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Disconnect the power steering pressure (PSP) switch electrical connector.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure (PSP) Switch Electrical Connector
    G03264549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the power steering pressure tube from the rack and pinion connection.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Power Steering Pressure Tube From Rack And Pinion Connection
    G03264550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Disconnect the PSP hose support bracket and position aside.
    Fig 25: Disconnecting PSP Hose Support Bracket
    G03264551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the bolt and position the A/C compressor manifold assembly aside.
    Fig 26: Removing A/C Compressor Manifold Assembly
    G03264552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    37. NOTE: LH shown; RH similar.
    Fig 27: Removing LH And RH Engine Mount Through-Bolts
    G03264553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the LH and RH engine mount through-bolts.
    38. NOTE: Engine removal requires the use of two 303-D087 lifting eyes.
    NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
    Fig 28: Installing Engine Lifting Eyes
    G03264554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Install the engine lifting eyes.
  39. Install the special tools and remove the engine.
    Fig 29: Installing Special Tools And Removing Engine
    G03264555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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