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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  4. Remove the engine appearance cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE APPEARANCE COVER - EXPLODED VIEW .
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt, tensioner and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  6. Using the Strap Wrench, remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and washer.
    • Discard the bolt.
      Fig 1: Identifying Crankshaft Pulley Bolt, Washer And Strap Wrench
      G07929531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the 3 Jaw Puller, remove the crankshaft pulley.
    Fig 2: Removing Crankshaft Pulley Using 3 Jaw Puller
    G07929532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Using the Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft front seal.
    Fig 3: Removing Crankshaft Front Seal Using Oil Seal Remover
    G07929533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the 2 nuts and the roll restrictor heat shield.
    Fig 4: Locating Roll Restrictor Heat Shield And Nuts
    G07929534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Loosen the 2 roll restrictor through bolts.
    Fig 5: Locating Roll Restrictor Through Bolts
    G07929535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the RH front halfshaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS .
  12. Remove the 2 lower power steering pump bolts.
    Fig 6: Locating Lower Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G07929536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
  14. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, the A/C suction tube and the engine wiring harness.
    Fig 7: Locating Engine Block Heater Harness, Radiator Support, A/C Suction Tube And Engine Wiring Harness
    G07929537Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .
  16. Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH  and VALVE COVER - RH .
  17. Remove the bolt and detach the A/C suction tube.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolt And A/C Suction Tube
    G07929538Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the safety clip and disconnect the A/C suction tube fitting.
    • Remove the A/C suction tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
      Fig 9: Locating Safety Clip And A/C Suction Tube Fitting
      G07929539Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the A/C pressure tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 10: Locating A/C Pressure Tube Bracket Bolt
    G07929540Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C pressure tube fitting.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    • Position the A/C pressure tube aside.
      Fig 11: Locating Nut And A/C Pressure Tube Fitting
      G07929541Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine front cover.
    Fig 12: Locating Bolt And Ground Wire On Engine Front Cover
    G07929542Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the nut and the radio interference capacitor wire from the engine front cover stud.
    Fig 13: Locating Nut And Radio Interference Capacitor Wire On Engine Front Cover Stud
    G07929543Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and position the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 14: Locating PCM Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness
    G07929544Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the 3 bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
    Fig 15: Locating Bolts And Degas Bottle
    G07929545Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: The area between the front of the engine and the body of the vehicle must be unobstructed in order to properly remove and install the engine front cover.
  25. Remove the 2 power steering reservoir nuts.
    • Support the power steering reservoir and hose away from the front of the engine with a length of mechanic's wire.
      Fig 16: Locating Power Steering Reservoir Nuts
      G07929546Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the top power steering pump bolt.
    • Support the power steering pump and hose away from the front of the engine with a length of mechanic's wire.
      Fig 17: Locating Top Power Steering Pump Bolt
      G07929547Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the generator nut and stud.
    • Loosen the bolt and position the generator aside.
      Fig 18: Locating Generator Nut And Stud
      G07929548Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    28. NOTE: Failure to position the wood block and floor jack as illustrated can result in damage to the oil pan.
    Fig 19: Positioning Floor Jack With Block Of Wood Under Front Of Oil Pan
    G07929549Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Position a floor jack with a block of wood under the front of the oil pan.
    29. NOTE: The transaxle through bolt must be loosened prior to removing the engine mount and lowering the front of the engine. Failure to follow these instructions may cause internal damage to the hydraulic transaxle mount and possible fluid leakage.
    Fig 20: Locating Transaxle Mount Through Bolt
    G07929550Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Loosen the transaxle mount through bolt.
  30. Remove the nut, bolt and engine mount brace.
    Fig 21: Locating Nut, Bolt And Engine Mount Brace
    G07929551Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    Fig 22: Locating Engine Mount Nuts
    G07929552Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    Fig 23: Locating Engine Mount Bolts
    G07929553Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine mount bracket.
    Fig 24: Locating Bolts And Engine Mount Bracket
    G07929554Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    34. NOTE: Do not allow the A/C compressor to contact the subframe. Failure to follow this direction may result in damage to the A/C compressor.
  34. Using the floor jack, lower the engine to access the lower engine front cover bolt.
    • Remove the lower M10 engine front cover bolt.
      Fig 25: Locating Lower M10 Engine Front Cover Bolt
      G07929555Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Using the floor jack, raise the engine 100 mm (3.937 in).
  36. Remove the 2 M10 engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 26: Locating M10 Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G07929556Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the 22 M8 engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 27: Locating M8 Engine Front Cover Bolts
    G07929557Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Remove the M6 engine front cover bolt.
    Fig 28: Locating M6 Engine Front Cover Bolt
    G07929558Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Using a suitable pry tool, locate the 7 pry pads shown in illustration and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
    Fig 29: Locating Engine Front Cover Pry Pads
    G07929559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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