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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 635 (ENGINE - 3.3L DURATEC-V6)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
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NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  4. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
  5. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
    2. Remove the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .

  6. If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.
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    • If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.

    • If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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  8. If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
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  9. Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

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  10. Remove and discard the oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
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    1. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain trough. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

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

    2. Wipe the drain trough clean.
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  12. Remove the starter motor bolt and position the ground wire aside.
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  13. Remove the pin-type retainer from the oil pan and position the wiring harness aside.
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  14. Disconnect the A/C compressor wiring harness electrical connectors and retainer.
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  15. Remove the following items:

    1. Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
    2. Remove the degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle .
    3. Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .

  16. Disconnect the cabin heater coolant pump wiring harness electrical connector.
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  17. Remove the bolts and position the cabin heater coolant pump and coolant hoses aside.
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    • Detach the wiring harness retainers from the engine front cover.

    • Disconnect the oil pressure control solenoid wiring harness electrical connector.

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  19. Remove the nut and position the transmission cooler tube bracket and wiring harness aside.
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  20. Disconnect the generator wiring from the engine front cover and position aside.
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  21. Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
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    1. Remove the nut.
    2. Remove the bolt.
    3. Position the generator aside.
    4. Remove the stud bolt.
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  23. Remove the bolt and the upper intake manifold support bracket.
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  24. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
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  25. Using a pry tool, locate the pry pads shown and pry the engine front cover loose and remove.
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  26. Using the special tools, remove and discard the engine front cover to coolant pipe seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-150 (T80T-4000-S) Installer, Spindle Bearing., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
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  27. NOTE: Do not install the oil pump electrical connector seal until the front cover is installed on the engine or damage to the seal may occur.

    Using the special tools, remove and discard the oil pump electrical connector seal. Use Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.

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  29. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.