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Section 3 (Engine-4.6L 2V): Removal: Engine: Removal

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  1. Remove the hood.
  2. Remove the battery. For additional information refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  4. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  5. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  6. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  7. Disconnect the fuel lines. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
  8. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from the water outlet connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose From Water Outlet Connector
    G01624292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the throttle cable, speed control actuator cable and the return spring.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Throttle Cable, Speed Control Actuator Cable And Return Spring
    G01624293Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the bolts and position the cables and bracket out of the way.
    Fig 3: Removing Cables And Bracket
    G01624294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the climate control vacuum supply hoses.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Climate Control Vacuum Supply Hoses
    G01624295Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the two heater water hoses.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Two Heater Water Hoses
    G01624296Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Disconnect the engine bulkhead connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Engine Bulkhead Connector
    G01624297Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Separate the harness in three locations.
    Fig 7: Separating Harness In Three Locations
    G01624298Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
    G01624299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the safety clip from the manifold suction tube.
    Fig 9: Removing Safety Clip From Manifold Suction Tube
    G01624300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Disconnect the A/C manifold suction tube.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting A/C Manifold Suction Tube
    G01624301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the A/C pressure cycle switch.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Cycle Switch
    G01624302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the nut and separate the liquid tube from the A/C condenser.
    Fig 12: Removing Liquid Tube From The A/C Condenser
    G01624303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the power steering hose from the reservoir.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Power Steering Hose From Reservoir
    G01624304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolt and the body ground.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolt And Body Ground
    G01624305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Separate the fuse link.
    Fig 15: Separating Fuse Link
    G01624306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Connector
    G01624307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Disconnect the ground connector.
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Ground Connector
    G01624308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Slide the access cover up.
    Fig 18: Sliding Access Cover Up
    G01624309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the nut and the battery leads.
    Fig 19: Removing Nut And Battery Leads
    G01624310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Connector
    G01624311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Separate the degas sensor lead from the battery tray.
    Fig 21: Separating Degas Sensor Lead From Battery Tray
    G01624312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  29. Raise and support the vehicle.
  30. Drain the engine oil.
    Fig 22: Locating Drain Plug
    G01624313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  31. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 23: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G01624314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the LH heated oxygen sensor connector.
    Fig 24: Disconnecting LH Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    G01624315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  33. Remove the four exhaust manifold flange nuts.
    Fig 25: Removing Exhaust Manifold Flange Nuts
    G01624316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Remove the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
  35. Remove the nine bell housing bolts.
    Fig 26: Removing Bell Housing Bolts
    G01624317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. Remove the bolt and the body ground.
    Fig 27: Removing Bolt And Body Ground
    G01624318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  37. Remove the power steering pump. For additional information, refer to POWER STEERING .
  38. Lower the vehicle.
  39. Remove the safety clip from the suction tube.
    Fig 28: Removing Safety Clip From Suction Tube
    G01624319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  40. Disconnect the suction tube at the receiver/drier and remove the tube.
    Fig 29: Disconnecting Suction Tube At Receiver/Drier And Remove Tube
    G01624320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the safety clip from the line at the evaporator core.
    Fig 30: Removing Safety Clip From Line At Evaporator Core
    G01624321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  42. Disconnect the tube from the evaporator core.
    Fig 31: Disconnecting Tube From Evaporator Core
    G01624322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Remove the nut and remove the tube from the vehicle.
    Fig 32: Removing Nut And Tube From Vehicle
    G01624323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  44. Remove the two nuts from the RH exhaust manifold.
    Fig 33: Removing RH Exhaust Manifold
    G01624324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Raise and support the vehicle.
    46. NOTE: The manifold will not be removed from the vehicle in this step.
    Fig 34: Installing Exhaust Manifold Nuts
    G01624325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  46. Remove the six exhaust manifold nuts.
  47. Lower the vehicle.
  48. Remove the generator. For additional information, refer to GENERATORS & REGULATORS .
  49. Install the special tool.
    Fig 35: Installing Special Tool
    G01624326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    50. NOTE: This step will allow removal of the exhaust manifold through the bottom and access for the installation of the engine lift brackets.
    Fig 36: Raising Engine To Remove Exhaust Manifold
    G01624327Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  50. Using a suitable floor crane, raise the engine to remove the exhaust manifold.
  51. Install the RH and LH special tool.
    Fig 37: Installing RH And LH Special Tool
    G01624328Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    52. NOTE: Before carrying out this step it will be necessary to support the transmission with a floor jack and a block of wood.
    Fig 38: Installing Special Tool
    G01624329Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  52. Install the special tool.
  53. Separate the harness from the bracket.
    • Raise the engine slightly to gain access to the transmission wiring support bracket.
      Fig 39: Separating Harness From Bracket
      G01624330Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    54. NOTE: Adjust the transmission support jack as necessary to aid in the removal of the engine.
    Fig 40: Removing Engine From Vehicle
    G01624331Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  54. Using the special tool, remove the engine from the vehicle.
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