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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Remove the left and right valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  2. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the water pump pulley.
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01604527Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  5. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G01604528Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G01604529Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the engine wiring harness retainers from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Engine Wiring Harness Retainers From A/C Compressor
    G01604530Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01604531Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor and position aside.
  10. Remove the nut and the bracket.
    Fig 6: Removing Nut And Bracket
    G01604532Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 7: Removing Drain Plug
    G01604533Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the four front bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Front Bolts
    G01604534Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the belt idler pulleys.
    Fig 9: Removing Belt Idler Pulley
    G01604535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the bolts and the studs, and the engine front cover.
    Fig 10: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01604536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. 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.
  16. Remove and discard the gasket, clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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