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Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (231KW/314PS): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

GFD387793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
 300-OTC1819E2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
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 303-050 (T70P-6000)Lifting Bracket, Engine
Magnetic Socket
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block

6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
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  4. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  6. Remove the screws, bolts and the underbody shield.
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  7. Remove the pin-type retainers and the hood insulation.
    GFD387794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Detach the windshield washer hose retainers.
    2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose couplings. Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling .
    GFD387795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. NOTE: RH side shown below, LH similar.

    Index-mark the hood hinge location to aid in hood installation.

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  10. Remove the nuts and the hood.
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  11. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
  12. Remove the upper radiator hose from the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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  13. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: AIR CLEANER OUTLET PIPE . .
    2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    3. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .

  14. Disconnect the CAC valve electrical connector and the retainers.
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  15. Detach and disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
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  16. Disconnect the upper PCM electrical connector.
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  17. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC inlet tube.
    GFD387802Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Loosen the clamp and position aside the CAC outlet tube.
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  19. Remove the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD387804Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. Remove the retainer and the brake vacuum pump insulator cover.
    GFD387805Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake vacuum pump.
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  22. Remove the nut and the engine ground strap from the cowl.
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  23. NOTE: It is necessary to move fuel tube retainer for access for the use of fuel disconnect tool.

    1. Detach the fuel supply tube retainer from the cowl.
    2. Slide the retainer down the fuel supply tube.

    GFD387808Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Remove the fuel supply tube spring lock coupling retainer.
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  25. Disconnect the fuel supply tube. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
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    • Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling from the EVAP canister purge valve.

    • Detach the vacuum tube from the intake manifold retainer.

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  27. Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release coupling at the rear of the intake manifold.
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  28. Disconnect the coolant hoses from the heater core.
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  29. Detach and disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
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  30. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors and the wire harness retainers.
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  31. Remove the bolts, position and support the A/C compressor aside.
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  32. Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
  33. Remove the starter motor insulator.
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  34. Detach the wire harness retainer from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.
    GFD387672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove the nut and ground wire from the LH engine mount bracket stud bolt.
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    • Remove the bolt and the wire harness retainer from the generator.

    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

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    • Position the protective cover aside.

    • Remove the nut and the B+ cable.

    GFD387816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Drain the engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD387619Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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  40. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor (CMS) sensor electrical connector.

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  41. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the bolts for the catalytic converter bracket.

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  42. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    • Remove the nuts and position the catalytic converter aside.

    • Discard the nuts.

    GFD387819Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. NOTE: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove and discard the gasket.

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    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  44. Detach the transmission vent hose and retainer and remove.
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  45. Detach the transmission wiring harness retainer from the coolant tube bracket.
    GFD387822Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  46. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the nut and position the coolant tube bracket aside.

    GFD387823Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

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  48. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

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  49. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the transmission bolts.

    GFD387826Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

    • Disconnect the transmission electrical connector.

    • Detach the retainers and position the wiring harness aside.

    GFD387827Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. NOTE: Only rotate the crankshaft in a clockwise direction.
    NOTE: Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.

    Remove and discard the torque convertor nuts. Use the General Equipment: Magnetic Socket

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  52. Remove the nut from the RH engine mount bracket stud bolt for the transmission cooling tubes.
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  53. Remove the transmission cooling tube bracket nut and position aside.
    GFD387830Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  54. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.

    GFD387831Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  55. Install the special tool on the LH side of the cylinder head. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
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  56. NOTE: Coolant tube removed for clarity.

    Install the special tool on the RH side of the cylinder head. Install Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.

    GFD387665Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  57. Remove the RH and LH engine mount bracket nuts.
    GFD387667Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  58. Install Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.
    GFD387832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  59. Install a jack and wooden block under the transmission bell housing to support the transmission. Use the General Equipment: Wooden BlockUse the General Equipment: Trolley Jack
    GFD387833Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  60. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolt.

    GFD387834Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  61. Using the special tool, remove the engine. Use Special Service Tool: 300-OTC1819E 2, 200# Floor Crane, Fold Away.
GFD387832Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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