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Section 2 (Engine - 4.6): Installation: Engine: Installation

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  1. Install the engine in the vehicle and remove the floor crane and the special tool.
    Fig 1: Removing Floor Crane And Special Tool
    G03401774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Install the transmission wiring harness.
    1. Install the wiring harness and attach the oxygen sensor and wiring harness electrical connectors to the bracket.
    2. Connect the transmission wiring harness electrical connectors.
      Fig 2: Installing Transmission Wiring Harness
      G03401775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the engine mount nuts.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Mount Nuts
    G03401776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts for the RH lifting bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Bolts For Rh Lifting Bracket
    G03401777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the degas bottle support bracket.
    Fig 5: Installing Degas Bottle Support Bracket
    G03401778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Using the special tool, install a new seal on the power steering pressure hose fitting.
    Fig 6: Installing Seal On Power Steering Pressure Hose Fitting
    G03401779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Connect the high pressure tube to the power steering pump.
    Fig 7: Connecting High Pressure Tube To Power Steering Pump
    G03401780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the anti-rotational clip and the bolt.
    Fig 8: Installing Anti-Rotational Clip And The Bolt
    G03401781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Connect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 9: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G03401782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Connect the lower radiator hose to the oil filter adapter.
    Fig 10: Connecting Lower Radiator Hose To Oil Filter Adapter
    G03401783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the body ground and bolt.
    Fig 11: Installing Body Ground Bolt
    G03401784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the engine ground cable and the nut.
    Fig 12: Installing Engine Ground Cable Nut
    G03401785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Connect the oil pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Connecting Oil Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03401786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Position the wiring harness and install the nuts.
    Fig 14: Positioning Wiring Harness
    G03401787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Position the wiring harness and, if equipped, the transmission cooler tubes. Install the nut.
    Fig 15: Positioning Wiring Harness
    G03401788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the transmission. Refer to MANUAL TRANSAXLE -T5OD (T5OD), or MANUAL TRANSAXLE - TR3650 (TR3650) or TRANSMISSION (A/T). for automatic transmissions.
  18. Remove the LH lifting bracket.
    Fig 16: Removing LH Lifting Bracket
    G03401789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the RH lifting bracket.
    Fig 17: Removing RH Lifting Bracket
    G03401790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Connect the electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Connecting Electrical Connectors
    G03401791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the wiring support bracket and the nuts.
    Fig 19: Installing Wiring Support Bracket Nuts
    G03401792Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the battery leads.
    Fig 20: Installing Battery Leads
    G03401793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Position the access cover.
    Fig 21: Positioning Access Cover
    G03401794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Connect the power steering hose.
    Fig 22: Connecting Power Steering Hose
    G03401795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: The O-ring seal must be inspected and cleaned before installation. Refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .
  25. Install the A/C muffler.
    1. Connect the A/C tube and position the A/C muffler.
    2. Install the bracket nut.
      Fig 23: Connecting A/C Tube And Position A/C Muffler
      G03401796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Connect the A/C tube.
    Fig 24: Connecting A/C Tube
    G03401797Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Install and connect the A/C suction tube.
    Fig 25: Connecting A/C Suction Tube
    G03401798Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Connect the A/C suction tube to the accumulator.
    Fig 26: Connecting A/C Suction Tube To Accumulator
    G03401799Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Connect the evaporative emissions (EVAP) return tube.
    Fig 27: Connecting Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Return Tube
    G03401800Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Connect the electrical connector.
    Fig 28: Connecting Electrical Connector
    G03401801Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Connect the wiring harness in three locations.
    Fig 29: Connecting Wiring Harness In Locations
    G03401802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Connect the wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 30: Connecting Wiring Harness Connectors
    G03401803Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Connect the heater water hoses.
    Fig 31: Connecting Heater Water Hoses
    G03401804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Connect the climate control vacuum supply hoses.
    Fig 32: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Supply Hoses
    G03401805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  35. Position the cables and install the bracket.
    Fig 33: Installing Bracket
    G03401806Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Connect the throttle and speed control cables, and install the return spring.
    Fig 34: Installing Return Spring
    G03401807Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Connect the upper radiator hose to the water outlet adapter.
    Fig 35: Connecting Upper Radiator Hose To Water Outlet Adapter
    G03401808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  38. Connect the fuel tube spring lock couplings. Refer to FUEL SYSTEMS .
  39. Install the air cleaner and outlet pipe.
  40. Connect the battery ground cable .
  41. Fill the crankcase with clean engine oil.
  42. Install the degas bottle. Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  43. Fill the power steering system. Refer to STEERING SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  44. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop the engine and recheck the fluid levels.
  45. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to RECOVERY/EVACUATION & RECHARGING .
  46. Install the hood.
    Fig 36: Installing Hood
    G03401809Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Install the hood ground strap.
    Fig 37: Installing Hood Ground Strap
    G03401810Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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