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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014E-150 BASE, VAN CARGO, 4.6L ENG VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 4.6L (2V)IN-VEHICLE REPAIRENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL

2014 Ford E-150 Base, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN W

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2014 Ford E-150 Base, Van Cargo, 4.6L Eng VIN WSECTION Removal

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the LH and RH valve covers. For additional information, refer to VALVE COVER - LH and VALVE COVER - RH .
Remove the oil drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
- Tighten to 23 Nm (17 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 1: Locating Drain Plug
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Remove the nut and position the LH radio interference capacitor aside.
Remove the nut and position the RH radio interference capacitor aside.
Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.

Fig 2: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
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Remove the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt idler pulley.

Fig 3: Locating Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Mounting Bolt
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Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.

Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt
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Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

Fig 5: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tube support bracket and the starter wiring harness support bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Support Bracket Mounting Nut
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Disconnect the Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: This bolt is a torque-to-yield design and cannot be reused. Failure to follow these instructions may result in engine damage.

Using the Strap Wrench, remove the bolt and washer and discard the bolt.

Fig 7: Locating Strap Wrench On Crankshaft Pulley Mounting Bolt And Washer
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Using the Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover, remove the crankshaft pulley.

Fig 8: Locating Crankshaft Vibration Damper Remover On Crankshaft Pulley
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Using the Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover, remove and discard the crankshaft seal.

Fig 9: Locating Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Remover
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Remove the front 4 oil pan bolts.

Fig 10: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Bolt
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Remove the 15 fasteners.

Fig 11: Locating Oil Pan Fasteners
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Remove the engine front cover from the front cover-to-cylinder block dowel.
- Remove and discard the engine front cover gaskets.
  
  Fig 12: Removing Engine Front Cover From Front Cover-To-Cylinder Block Dowel
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NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.

Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
- Inspect the mating surfaces.