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Section 1095 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)): Removal: Engine

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 

Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
Side Cutter Pliers
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

Materials 

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B -
NOTE: The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, ensure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Remove the bolts and the air cleaner inlet pipe.
    GFD672615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
    GFD672616Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the hood. Refer to: Hood - Vehicles Built From: 17-08-2015 .
    2. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
    3. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
    4. Remove the cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
    5. Remove the lower cooling fan shroud. Refer to: Cooling Fan Lower Shroud .
    6. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
    7. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve. Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve .

  6. Disconnect the HO2S sensor electrical connector.
    GFD672757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the bolts and the high-pressure fuel pump crash bracket.
    GFD672758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. NOTE: When removing the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator, spreading the openings will reduce the risk of damage.

    Remove the high-pressure fuel pump noise insulator.

    GFD672759Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the fuel tube spring lock coupling and position aside. Refer to: Spring Lock Couplings .
    GFD672760Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the EVAP tubes, retainers and remove. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672761Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the brake vacuum tube and remove. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672762Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the quick release coupling, retainer from the intake manifold and position the brake vacuum tube assembly aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672763Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Loosen the CAC outlet pipe clamp and position aside.
    GFD672764Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Release the CAC outlet pipe by spreading the retainer ends outward.
    2. Position them in the retaining notches locking the retainer in the open position and remove the CAC outlet pipe.
    GFD672765Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
    GFD672766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector and detach the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD672767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. NOTE: The crankcase vent tube may have either a permanent or quick connect connector at one or both ends. If the tube needs to be removed for any reason, the permanent connector(s) must be cut to remove the tube. The tube will then need to be replaced.
    NOTE: If the crankcase vent tube is replaced, the replacement part may not come with a crankcase pressure sensor. If so, the PCM will need to be reprogrammed.

    • If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    • Cut the lock tab, on both ends. Use the General Equipment: Side Cutter Pliers

    • Remove and discard the crankcase vent tube.

    GFD672742Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Disconnect the electrical connector and retainer for CAC diverter valve.
    GFD672768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Loosen the turbocharger clamp.

    • Remove the CAC pipe assembly bolt.

    GFD672769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Loosen the CAC inlet pipe clamp.
    2. Release the CAC inlet pipe by spreading the retainer ends outward.
    3. Position them in the retaining notches locking the retainer in the open position and remove the CAC inlet pipe.
    GFD672770Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Remove the RH and LH front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  22. If equipped, remove the bolts and the front skid plate.
    GFD672535Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. If equipped, remove the bolts and the rear skid plate.
    GFD672595Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
    • Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the oil pan drain bolt.

      Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD672500Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the LH fender splash shield bolts.

    • Remove the 6 retainers (5 shown below) and the LH fender splash shield.

    GFD672618Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: Use a commercially available end cap oil filter wrench.

    Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    GFD672771Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain troughs. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

      Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    2. Wipe the drain troughs clean.
    GFD672503Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Disconnect the upper radiator hose from coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD672772Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the degas bottle hose from coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD672773Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the degas bottle hose from coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Disconnect the start\stop pump hose from the coolant tube. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    GFD672774Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Remove the transmission. Refer to: Transmission .
  33. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensors electrical connector and the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD672775Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove the and discard the catalytic converter nuts.

    • Position the catalytic converter aside and secure.

    • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD672776Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Remove and discard the catalytic converter gasket.

    • Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

    GFD672777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and retainer.

    • Detach the fuel tubes clips from the bracket and position aside.

    GFD672778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Disconnect the coolant hoses quick release couplings and remove transmission cooler and hose assembly. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling .
    GFD672779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. If equipped, disconnect the block heater wiring harness electrical connector and retainers.
    GFD672780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Disconnect the battery harness retainers and remove the starter motor bracket.
    GFD672781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Remove the ground bolts from the LH side of block and position aside.
    GFD672782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. If equipped with 4X4, remove the bolt from the LH engine mount bracket and position the axle vent tube aside.
    GFD672783Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the nut, bolts and position the generator aside and support.
    GFD672784Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the radiator. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
    GFD672785Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Remove the nuts and the A/C shield.
    GFD672536Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. NOTE: The bolts will stay with the A/C compressor.

    Loosen the bolts, position and support the A/C compressor aside.

    GFD672786Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Remove and discard the LH engine mount nut.
    GFD672787Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  47. Remove the 6 retainers (5 shown below) and the RH side splash shield for access to engine mount nut.
    GFD672639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  48. Remove and discard the RH engine mount nut.
    GFD672788Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  49. Position the wiring harness retainer from the rear engine lift eye.
    GFD672789Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  50. Install the engine lift equipment. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
    GFD672790Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  51. With the aid of an assistant and using the floor crane, remove the engine. Use the General Equipment: Floor Crane
GFD672791Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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