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Section 346 (Engine): Removal: Engine: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY & CHARGING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the transmission. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  3. Remove the hood. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
  4. Remove the engine appearance cover.
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  6. Remove the evaporative emissions canister purge valve. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  7. Remove the cooling module. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  8. Discharge and recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM .
  9. Release the fuel pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM .
  10. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
  11. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 1: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 1-11)
    G01634520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 2: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 12-31)
    G01634521Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 3: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 32-45)
    G01634522Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 4: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 46-56)
    G01634523Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 5: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 57-62)
    G01634524Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.
    Fig 6: Engine Removal Procedure (Steps 63-67)
    G01634525Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 9: Engine Wiring Harness Removal Note 

  1. Unclip the engine wiring harness retainers, remove the transmission wiring harness from the clips and position the engine wiring harness onto the engine.
    Fig 7: Uncliping Engine Wiring Harness Retainers
    G01634526Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 12: Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the accelerator cable and the speed control cable from the throttle cam.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Accelerator Cable And Speed Control Cable From Throttle Cam
    G01634527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 13: Accelerator Cable Bracket Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the speed control cable and the accelerator cable to the throttle cam.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Speed Control Cable And Accelerator Cable To Throttle Cam
    G01634528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 17: Coolant Hose Removal Note 

  1. Unclip the hose retainers and position the coolant hoses aside.
    Fig 10: Uncliping Hose Retainers And Positioning Coolant Hoses Aside
    G01634529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 26: EGR System Module Vacuum Hoses and Electrical Connector Removal Note 

  1. Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connector from the EGR system module.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting Vacuum Hoses And Electrical Connector From EGR System Module
    G01634530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 27: Fuel Hose Removal Note 

  1. Install the special tool.
    Fig 12: Installing Special Tool (310-D005)
    G01634531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Press the special tool into the open end of the spring lock coupling cage.
    Fig 13: Pressing Special Tool Into Open End Of Spring Lock Coupling Cage
    G01634532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Separate the fuel hose spring lock couplings.
    Fig 14: Separating Fuel Hose Spring Lock Coupling
    G01634533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Item 28: EGR System Module Tube Nut Removal Note 

  1. Loosen the nut connecting the tube to the exhaust manifold.

Item 67: Engine Removal Note 

  1. Support the transmission with a suitable floor jack.
    2. NOTE: This engine removal procedure requires the use of two 303-D087 engine lifting eyes.
    Fig 15: Installing Lifting Eye
    G01634535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the right and left engine lifting eyes.
  3. Install the special tool to a suitable engine lifting crane and remove the engine from the vehicle.
    Fig 16: Removing Engine From Vehicle
    G01634536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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