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Engine Front Cover: Removal

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  1. Remove the nuts and position the radio ignition interference capacitors aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Radio Ignition Interference Capacitors
    G01624091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH  and Valve Cover LH .
  3. Remove the cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING or SUPERCHARGER COOLING .
  4. Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  5. Remove bolts (1) and the water pump pulley (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01624092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the nut and position the A/C muffler aside.
    Fig 3: Removing A/C Muffler
    G01624093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle.
  8. Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01624094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01624095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Drain the engine oil.
    Fig 6: Locating Drain Plug
    G01624096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the two support nuts and position the battery cable aside.
    Fig 7: Removing Battery Cable
    G01624097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT OIL SEAL .
  13. Remove the front oil pan bolts.
    Fig 8: Removing Front Oil Pan Bolts
    G01624098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Remove the bolts and position the power steering reservoir aside.
    Fig 9: Removing Power Steering Reservoir
    G01624099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01624100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the bolts and the belt idler pulleys.
    Fig 11: Removing Belt Idler Pulleys
    G01624101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the engine front cover bolts and the studs.
    • Discard the gaskets. Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
      Fig 12: Removing Engine Front Cover Bolts And Studs
      G01624102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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