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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2021EDGE SE, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 635 (ENGINE - 3.3L DURATEC-V6)REMOVALENGINE - BODY OFF

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WD

Engine - Body Off

2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Engine - Body Off

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Floor Crane
Oil Drain Equipment
Trolley Jack
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Wooden Block

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B	-

NOTE: It is recommended that this component be serviced with the vehicle body removed. If the body cannot be removed, refer to Engine - Body On in this information.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .
If equipped, remove the bolts and the transmission housing cover.

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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.
- If equipped, remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
- If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.
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NOTE: Vehicles come with an underbody shield or a skid plate.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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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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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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Remove the starter motor. Refer to: Starter Motor .
Remove the pin-type retainer from the oil pan and position the wiring harness aside.

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Disconnect the A/C compressor wiring harness electrical connectors and the retainer.

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- Remove the exhaust Y-pipe dual catalytic converter-to-exhaust intermediate pipe bolts and separate.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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- Remove and discard the LH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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- Remove and discard the RH catalytic converter-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
- Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.
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Remove the pin-type retainers and the access cover.

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- Index mark one stud and the flexplate for assembly reference.
- NOTE: Using the crankshaft pulley bolt, turn the engine clockwise.
  
  Remove and discard the torque converter nuts.
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- Detach the coolant tube retainer from the transmission.
- Remove the nut and position the coolant tubes aside.
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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts or damage to the transmission mount can occur.

Loosen the transmission mount-to-crossmember nuts.

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NOTE: Only use hand tools when removing the engine mount nuts, studs or damage to the engine mount can occur.