Section 1768 (Engine Mechanical - 3.5L): Removal: Engine

	2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away 300-OTC1819E
	Adjustable Grip Arm, 1735A 014-00001 or equivalent
	Engine Lift Eye 303-1245
	Powertrain Lift 300-OTC1585AE
	Remover, Tie-Rod End 211-105
	Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent

All vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION & DIAGNOSTICS -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
5. Remove the LH halfshaft and the intermediate shaft. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE HALFSHAFTS article.
6. If equipped, remove the 6 screws and the underbody shield.
   Fig 1: Locating Underbody Shield Screws

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7. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable drain pan.
   Fig 2: Locating Power Steering Cooler Tube

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8. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
9. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM (EXCEPT HYBRID) article.
10. Remove the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
11. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
12. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 3: Locating Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors

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13. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the transmission mount and the battery tray bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers At Transmission Mount And Battery Tray Bracket

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14. Remove the 2 nuts and the battery cables from the positive battery cable.
    Fig 5: Locating Nuts, Battery Cables And Positive Battery Cable

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15. Remove the bolt and position aside the ground wire.
    Fig 6: Identifying Ground Wire Bolt

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16. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
    Fig 7: Identifying Vacuum Hose And Evaporative Emission Tube

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17. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
    Fig 8: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose And Heater Hoses At Thermostat Housing

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18. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
    Fig 9: Locating Transaxle Control Cable At Control Lever

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19. Remove the 3 nuts and position the transaxle control cable bracket aside.
    Fig 10: Locating Transaxle Control Cable Bracket Nuts

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20. Remove the bolt and position the ground wire aside.
    Fig 11: Locating Ground Wire And Bolt

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21. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support, power steering hose, A/C tube and the engine wiring harness.
22. Detach the coolant tube retainer clips from the A/C tube.
    Fig 12: Locating Coolant Tube Retainer Clips On A/C Tube

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23. Remove the nut and disconnect the A/C tube from the condenser.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 13: Locating A/C Tube Nut

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24. Remove the 2 A/C tube bracket bolts.
    Fig 14: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolts

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25. Remove the A/C tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 15: Locating A/C Tube Bracket Bolt

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26. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    Fig 16: Locating A/C Tubes Nuts

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27. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers.
    Fig 17: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers

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28. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    Fig 18: Locating Engine Control Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors

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29. Remove the 2 wiring harness retainers from the LH valve cover stud bolts and position the wiring harness aside.
    Fig 19: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers At LH Valve Cover Stud Bolts

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30. Remove the oil level indicator.
    Fig 20: Identifying Oil Level Indicator

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31. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
    • Detach the pin-type retainer from the engine mount brace.
    Fig 21: Locating Pin-Type Retainer At Engine Mount Brace

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32. Using a small screwdriver, release the retaining clip and detach the power steering reservoir from the cowl.
    Fig 22: Removing Power Steering Reservoir Retaining Clip Using Small Screwdriver

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33. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION - FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
    Fig 23: Locating Fuel Supply Tube

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34. Remove the bolt and the ground wire from the engine mount brace.
    Fig 24: Locating Bolt And Ground Wire On Engine Mount Brace

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35. Remove the 3 bolts and the engine mount brace.
    Fig 25: Identifying Bolts And Engine Mount Brace

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36. Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors and pin-type retainers.
    Fig 26: Locating PCM Electrical Connectors And Pin-Type Retainers

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37. Remove the Power Steering Pressure (PSP) hose bracket bolt.
    Fig 27: Locating Power Steering Pressure Hose Bracket Bolt

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38. Remove and discard the PSP hose banjo bolt and the 2 seals from the steering gear.
    Fig 28: Locating PSP Hose Banjo Bolt

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NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).