Removal & Installation: Engine: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Ford Focus, 2001 Ford Escort, 2000 Ford Focus, and 2000 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove hood. Release fuel pressure, and disconnect fuel lines. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE & FUEL LINE CONNECTIONS . Disconnect negative and positive battery cables from battery. Remove battery and battery tray.
- Remove air cleaner assembly. Discharge A/C system using approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Disconnect necessary vacuum and electrical connections. Disconnect accelerator control cables. Disconnect shift cables. Disconnect ground straps.
- Remove power steering hose bracket bolts. Disconnect fuel supply and return lines. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield. Disconnect catalytic converter from exhaust manifold. Remove upper starter bolt. Remove A/C bracket bolt. Disconnect A/C manifold tube from receiver-drier and condenser and plug openings. Remove accessory drive belt and tensioner. Remove A/C idler pulley (if equipped).
- Drain power steering fluid. Disconnect power steering hoses from reservoir. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Remove splash shields. Drain cooling system and engine oil. Remove crossmember. Remove catalytic converter. Remove axle shafts. See appropriate FWD AXLE SHAFTS article in DRIVE AXLES.
- Disconnect starter wiring. Remove A/C compressor. Remove lower radiator hose from radiator. Lower vehicle. Remove heater hoses and upper radiator hose. Remove radiator. Attach Engine Lifting Bracket (T70P-6000) and 3-Bar Engine Support (D88L-6000-A).
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove transaxle support crossmember. Lower vehicle. Remove transaxle mount. Remove right side engine mount. Attach suitable lifting device and remove engine and transaxle as an assembly.