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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).
  2. Remove both of the valve covers. Refer to VALVE COVER - LH  and VALVE COVER - RH .
  3. Remove the radiator (8005). Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the water pump (8501). Refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle.
  6. Remove the top bolts and the lower bolt and position the power steering pump (3A674) aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Top Bolts And Lower Bolt
    G01544628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01544629Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 3: Removing Engine Drain Plug
    G01544630Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the four front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 4: Removing Four Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01544631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Remove the crankshaft front seal (6700). Refer to Crankshaft Front Oil Seal .
  12. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connection.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connection
    G01544632Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the (A) bolt and the (B) belt idler pulley (8678).
    Fig 6: Removing (A) Bolt And (B) Belt Idler Pulley
    G01544633Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts
    G01544634Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    15. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Front Cover Gasket
    G01544635Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the engine front cover (6019) from the front cover to cylinder block dowel (6C002).
    • Remove the engine front cover gasket (6020) and clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
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