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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Remove the crankshaft front seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
  2. Remove the oil filter adapter. For additional information, refer to OIL FILTER ADAPTER .
  3. Remove the three bolts shown. Loosen the fourth bolt (hidden below the power steering tube) and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01624714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the A/C muffler bracket nut.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Muffler Bracket Nut
    G01624715Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    Fig 3: Removing A/C Compressor
    G01624716Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor
    G01624717Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the four front bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Front Bolts
    G01624718Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the generator electrical connector.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Generator Electrical Connector
    G01624719Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the generator B+ terminal nut and detach the B+ cable.
    Fig 7: Removing Generator B+ Terminal Nut And Detaching B+ Cable
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  10. Remove the bolts and the generator.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolts And Generator
    G01624721Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the generator support bracket.
    Fig 9: Removing Generator Support Bracket
    G01624722Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Drain the engine coolant and the supercharger coolant. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING and SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the coolant bypass tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  15. Remove the left and right valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER LH  and VALVE COVER RH .
  16. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hose.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Supercharger Coolant Hose
    G01624723Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the coolant hose mounting bolt.
    Fig 11: Removing Coolant Hose Mounting Bolt
    G01624724Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Disconnect the supercharger coolant hoses and remove the supercharger hose and tube assembly.
    Fig 12: Removing Supercharger Hose And Tube Assembly
    G01624725Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01624726Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Unclip the wiring harness from the power steering bracket.
    Fig 14: Removing Wiring Harness From The Power Steering Bracket
    G01624727Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the nut.
    Fig 15: Removing Nut
    G01624728Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the power steering hoses and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Power Steering Hoses
    G01624729Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the fasteners and the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 17: Removing Fasteners And Power Steering Reservoir
    G01624730Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the nut and the position the power steering hose aside.
    Fig 18: Removing Power Steering Hose
    G01624731Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  25. Remove the fasteners and the supercharger belt idler support bracket assembly.
    Fig 19: Removing Supercharger Belt Idler Support Bracket Assembly
    G01624732Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Remove the wiring harness bracket.
    Fig 20: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket
    G01624733Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  27. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 21: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01624734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Remove the bolts, the studs and the engine front cover.
    Fig 22: Removing Engine Front Cover
    G01624735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    29. 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.
  29. Remove and discard the gasket, clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
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