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Engine 3.5L GTDI: Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) 

GFD231246Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away 300-OTC1819E or equivalent
GFD231247Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A 014-00001 or equivalent
GFD231248Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line 307-569
GFD231249Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Eye, Engine Lift 303-1245
GFD231115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Powertrain Lift 300-OTC1585AE or equivalent
GFD231250Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE: Whenever the turbocharger air intake system components are removed, always cover open ports from debris. It is important that no foreign material enter the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes are susceptible to damage from even small particles. All components should be inspected and cleaned, if necessary, prior to installation or reassembly.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .
  2. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter ® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

    Using a steering wheel holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

    GFD231120Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
  4. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System General Information .
  5. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires .
  6. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
    GFD231121Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers, 7 bolts and the front valance.
    GFD231122Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling .
  9. Disconnect the LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

    • Detach the HO2S connector retainer from the bracket.

    GFD231123Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to Front End Body Panels .
  11. Detach the 2 brake booster vacuum hose retainers from the strut tower brace.
    GFD231124Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown) and the strut tower brace.
    GFD231125Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
    GFD231126Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
    GFD231127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the bulkhead.

    1. Push the tab in.
    2. Slide the wiring harness up and out of the bulkhead.

    GFD231128Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube.

    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

    GFD231129Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the nut and the A/C tube.

    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

    GFD231130Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Engine Cooling .
  19. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Intake Air Distribution and Filtering .
  20. Disconnect the Turbocharger Boost Pressure (TCBP) /Charge Air Cooler Temperature (CACT) sensor electrical connector.
    GFD231131Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the CAC outlet pipe.
    GFD231132Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery, Mounting and Cables .
  23. Remove the bolt and the ground wire.
    GFD231133Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
    GFD231134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the positive battery terminal.

    • Disconnect the electrical connector.

    GFD231135Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose quick connect coupling from the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    GFD231137Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the shift cable bracket.

    • Detach the wiring harness pin-type retainer.

    GFD231252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Loosen the 2 clamps and remove the RH CAC tube.
    GFD231139Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  30. Disconnect the 2 heater hoses from the intake manifold.
    GFD231140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Remove the bolt and ground wire from the engine front cover.
    GFD231141Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the intake manifold coolant tube.
    GFD231142Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support wiring harness.
  34. Disconnect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube quick connect coupling. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231143Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Disconnect the EVAP valve electrical connector and detach the valve from the intake manifold.
    GFD231144Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Disconnect the quick connect coupling from the intake manifold and remove the EVAP tube assembly. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231145Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the high pressure Fuel Pump (FP) tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove the 2 front suspension height sensors. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Dynamic Suspension .
  39. Remove the 3 pin-type retainers and position aside.
    GFD231147Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Remove the LH and RH catalytic converters. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System .
  41. NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System .

    Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering gear.

    • Discard the bolt.

    GFD231148Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. NOTE: Index-mark the driveshaft for installation.

    Remove and discard the 4 bolts and position aside the driveshaft.

    GFD231149Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.

    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).

    GFD231150Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    GFD231151Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt from the rear of the compressor.
    GFD231152Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove the nut and disconnect the upper A/C tube from the compressor.

    • Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

    GFD231153Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the LH CAC tube from the LH turbocharger.
    GFD231154Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Detach the lower radiator hose retainer from the cooling fan and shroud.
    GFD231155Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator.
    GFD231156Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. If equipped, disconnect the 2 PTU coolant hoses.
    GFD231157Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. Remove the 2 secondary latches from the transmission fluid cooler tubes at the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD231158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  52. Using the Transmission Cooler Line Disconnect Tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes from the transmission fluid cooler thermal bypass valve.
    GFD231159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  53. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    GFD231254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  54. Remove and discard the 3 torque converter bolts.
    GFD231255Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    GFD231256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  56. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor.

    GFD231160Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove and discard the upper stabilizer link nuts.

    GFD231161Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake flexible hose or damage to the hose may occur.
    NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the brake caliper guide pin bolts and calipers.

    • Support the calipers.

    GFD231162Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Using a wax pencil, mark the relationship of the front and rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations on both side.

    GFD231163Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the LH and RH halfshaft nuts.

    • Do not discard at this time.

    GFD231164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Separate the LH and RH halfshaft from the wheel hubs.

    GFD231165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  62. Position a 2 x 6 board, 36 in (914.4 mm) in length and two 2 x 6 boards 24 in (609.6 mm) in length onto the powertrain lift.

    • Position the powertrain lift table with:

      • the long board towards the rear of the subframe.
      • the short boards under the engine and transmission.

    GFD231166Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  63. Install the Adjustable Grip Arm from the powertrain lift table to the LH engine-to-transmission bolt hole.
    GFD231167Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  64. Install a ratchet strap from the front of the subframe under the powertrain lift table to the rear of the subframe, to secure the subframe to the powertrain lift table.
  65. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
    NOTE: The halfshafts are not being remove from the transmission.

    Remove the strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.

    • Remove the strut from the wheel knuckle and the halfshafts from the wheel knuckle.

    GFD231168Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  66. Remove the 3 nuts and the bolt from the transaxle support insulator bracket-to-transaxle.
    GFD231169Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  67. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    GFD231257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  68. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount.
    GFD231171Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  69. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the subframe bracket-to-body bolts.

    GFD231172Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  70. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the rear subframe bolts and the subframe brackets.

    GFD231173Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  71. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Remove the front subframe bolts.

    GFD231174Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  72. Lower the subframe and powertrain assembly from the vehicle.
  73. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube sensor electrical connector and the wire harness retainer.
    GFD231175Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  74. Disconnect the 2 quick connect couplings and remove the crankcase vent tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel System General Information .
    GFD231176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  75. Remove the engine cover mounting stud from the LH valve cover stud bolt.

    • Detach the wire harness retainers from the valve cover stud bolts.

    GFD231258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  76. Remove the nut and the oil supply tube bracket from the LH valve cover stud bolt.
    GFD231194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  77. Remove the 3 bolts and the LH exhaust manifold heat shield.
    GFD231259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  78. Install the Engine Lift Eye on the LH cylinder head.
    GFD231260Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  79. Install the Heavy Duty Floor Crane and Spreader Bar.
    GFD231261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  80. Install a ratchet strap from the RH knuckle to the subframe to keep the RH halfshaft from coming out of the PTU or transmission.
  81. Remove the starter motor solenoid cover.
    GFD231262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  82. Remove the 2 nuts and the starter motor wiring terminals.
    GFD231263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  83. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the starter motor stud bolt.
    GFD231264Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  84. Remove the bolt, stud bolt and the starter.
    GFD231265Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  85. Remove the 5 bolts and the PTU support bracket.
    GFD231266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  86. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the RH cylinder head.
    GFD231267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  87. Detach the CMS electrical connector.
    GFD231268Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  88. Disconnect the A/C compressor and the pressure relief valve electrical connectors.

    • Detach the wiring harness retainers.

    GFD231269Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  89. Remove the nut and disconnect the generator B+ cable.
    GFD231270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  90. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    GFD231271Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  91. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
    GFD231272Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  92. Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
    GFD231273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  93. Remove the Adjustable Grip Arm.
    GFD231274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  94. Remove the ratchet strap from the front of the subframe under the powertrain lift table to the rear of the subframe.
  95. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.

    GFD231275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  96. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the powertrain and subframe as an assembly from the powertrain lift table and set on the ground.

    • Position wood blocks under the engine and transmission.

    GFD231261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  97. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Remove the ratchet strap from the front subframe to the LH engine lift eye and from the rear of the subframe to the RH engine lift eye.

    GFD231275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  98. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft bracket nuts and the 2 studs.
    GFD231276Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  99. Remove the 2 bolts and the RH halfshaft support bracket.
    GFD231277Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  100. Remove the 2 LH bottom transaxle-to-engine bolts.
    GFD231278Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  101. Remove the LH transaxle-to-engine bolt.
    GFD231279Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  102. Remove the 3 transaxle-to-engine bolts.

    • Separate the transaxle from the engine.

    GFD231280Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  103. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, remove the engine from the transaxle.
GFD231261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY