Safety Warning
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Engine Front Cover: Removal
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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, may cause engine failure.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
- Release the fuel system pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release .
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the undershields. Refer to: Engine Front Undershield . Refer to: Engine Rear Undershield .
- Remove the charge air cooler outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
- Remove the LH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover LH .
- Remove the RH valve cover. Refer to: Valve Cover RH .
- Remove the thermostat housing. Refer to: Thermostat Housing .
- Remove the coolant pump. Refer to: Coolant Pump .
- Remove the crankshaft front seal. Refer to: Crankshaft Front Seal .
- Remove the A/C compressor. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM) .
- Remove the oil pan plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the bolt and position the wire harness bracket.
- Remove the fasteners and position the wiring harness aside.
- Remove the bolts and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
- Disconnect the starter generator electrical connector, position the B+ wire protective cover and remove the nut and the B+ wire.
- Remove the nut, bolt and the starter generator.
- Remove the starter generator stud.
- Disconnect the electrical connector, remove the bolts and position cabin heater coolant pump aside.
- Disconnect the oil pump electrical connector, detach the pin-type retainers and position the wire harness aside.
- Disconnect the generator wiring from the engine front cover.
- Remove the nut and position out the transmission cooler tube bracket.
- Position out the engine wiring harness.
- Remove the transmission cooler bracket stud.
- Remove the engine front cover bolts.
- Using a pry tool on the pry pads shown, remove the engine front cover.
- Using the special tools, remove the engine front cover to coolant pipe seal and discard. Use Special Service Tool: 205-150 (T80T-4000-S) Installer, Spindle Bearing., 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.
- Using the special tools, remove and discard the oil pump electrical connector seal and discard. Use Special Service Tool: 205-153 (T80T-4000-W) Handle.Install Special Service Tool: 205-142 (T80T-4000-J) Installer, Differential Bearing Cone.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.