Engine Front Cover: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM-GENERAL INFORMATION .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove both valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER RH or VALVE COVER LH .
Remove the coolant pump. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump Bolts
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Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

Fig 2: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove the four bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts
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Remove the crankshaft front oil seal. For additional information, refer to CRANKSHAFT FRONT SEAL .
Remove the bolt and the belt idler pulley.

Fig 4: Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt Torque Specification
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Remove the bolts and the stud bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 5: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Engine Front Cover Bolts
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CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surface. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the gasket material.

Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.

Clean the gasket surfaces with a plastic scraping tool and metal surface cleaner.

Fig 6: Removing Engine Front Cover From Cylinder Block/Dowel

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