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Engine Front Cover: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY .
  4. Remove the water pump pulley.
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump Pulley
    G01623562Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the retainers and position the power steering pump aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Power Steering Pump
    G01623563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube
    G01623564Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the upper radiator hose and the bypass hose.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Upper Radiator Hose And Bypass Hose
    G01623565Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the camshaft position (CMP) sensor.
    Fig 5: Removing Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor
    G01623566Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the heater water outlet tube. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  10. Remove the camshaft synchronizer assembly.
    Fig 6: Removing Camshaft Synchronizer Assembly
    G01623567Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Disconnect the lower radiator hose.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Lower Radiator Hose
    G01623568Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01623569Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the wiring harness pin-type retainer.
    Fig 9: Removing Wiring Harness Pin-Type Retainer
    G01623570Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the oil filter.
    Fig 10: Removing Oil Filter
    G01623571Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the retainers and the water pump.
    Fig 11: Removing Retainers And Water Pump
    G01623572Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. CAUTION: The cap screw is hidden; make sure to remove it or the engine front cover will be damaged.
    NOTE: Record the location, type and size of the fasteners.
  16. Remove the engine front cover.
    • Slide the engine front cover off the two dowels.
    • Remove and discard the engine front cover gasket.
      Fig 12: Removing Engine Front Cover
      G01623573Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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