Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
Remove the water pump pulley.

Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
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Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.

Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump
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Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube
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Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Bypass Hose
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Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.

Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
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Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Synchronizer Assembly
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Disconnect the lower radiator hose.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
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Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
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Remove the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

Fig 9: Removing Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
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Remove the oil filter.

Fig 10: Removing Oil Filter
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Remove the retainers and the water pump.

Fig 11: Removing Retainers And Water Pump
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CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front cover will be damaged.

NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.

Remove the engine front cover.
- Slide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
- Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Engine Front Cover
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.