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Section 8 (Engine - 2.7L ECOBOOST (238KW/324PS) Removal And Installation(Pt2), Disassembly And Assembly): Removal: Engine
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION Engine
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| 303-1246 Engine Spreader Bar TKIT-2006UF-FLM TKIT-2006UF-ROW | |
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| 303-1634 Lift Eyes (2) TKIT-2014D-ROW3 TKIT-2014D-FL_ROW | |
| 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque Converter TKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR) TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT | |
| 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2) TKIT-2006U-F/FM TKIT-2006U-FLM/LM TKIT-2006U-ROW1 TKIT-2006U-ROW2 | |
| Tie Rod End Remover | |
| Floor Crane | |
| Adjustable Mounting Arm | |
| Oil Drain Equipment | |
| Cable Ties | |
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer | |
| Powertrain Jack | |
| Wooden Block |
LHD AWD/LHD FWD
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview
- Evacuate the A/C system. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles With: R134A Refrigerant
- Release the fuel pressure. Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release
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NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
Using a suitable holding tool, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
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NOTE: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring can occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. Refer to the appropriate Supplemental Restraint System Article .
- Remove and discard the steering intermediate shaft bolt.
- Separate the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
- Remove the retainers and the upper air deflector.
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NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure before removing the bottom cooling module support panel.
- Remove the upper cooling module support brackets.
- Using cable ties or mechanics wire through the upper location holes, to support the cooling module. Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
- Remove the following items:
- Front fender splash shields. Refer to: Fender Splash Shield
- Front headlamp leveling sensor. Refer to: Headlamp Leveling Sensor
- Remove the retainers and the underbody shield.
- Remove the retainers and the front underbody shield.
- Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
- Drain the engine cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding
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- Remove the nut.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the engine appearance cover.
- If the engine appearance cover stud bolt is loosened or removed, it must be installed/tightened.
Torque : 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
- Remove the following items:
- Degas bottle. Refer to: Degas Bottle
- Air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner
- LH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe LH
- Upper RH air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH
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NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.
- Loosen the clamp, remove the bolt and disconnect the CAC inlet pipe.
- Cover all open ports.
- Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector and detach the retainer.
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NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC outlet pipe.
- Cover all open ports.
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NOTE: When removing any turbocharger air intake system components, make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system. The turbocharger compressor vanes can be damaged by even the smallest particles. All components need to be inspected and cleaned prior to installation or reassembly.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC inlet pipe.
- Cover all open ports.
- Remove the following items:
- Accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt
- Battery tray. Refer to: Battery Tray
- Remove the stud bolt and position aside the ground cable.
- Disconnect the junction box electrical connector.
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- Release the tabs.
- Lift and position top part of junction box aside.
- Open the junction box cover.
- Remove the nuts and disconnect the electrical wiring harness.
- Remove the bolts and detach the wiring harness retainers.
- Disconnect the vacuum tube quick release couplings and position the tube aside. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
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- Detach the cable from the manual control lever.
- Remove the bolts and position the cable aside.
- Loosen the clamp and disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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- Detach the heater hose retainer.
- Disconnect the heater hose coupling.
- Loosen the radiator hose clamp.
- Remove the radiator hose off of the retaining tab.
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Detach the wiring harness retainers.
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- Release the clamp and disconnect the lower radiator hose. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
- Release the clamp and disconnect the heater hose.
- Detach the heater hose retainer.
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- Remove the ground wire bolt.
- Detach the retainers and position the ground wire aside.
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- Detach the wiring harness retainer.
- Remove the bolt and position the bracket aside.
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- Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the engine harness electrical connectors and detach the retainer.
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- Remove the high-pressure fuel pump insulator. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Disconnect the high-pressure fuel pump fuel supply tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Detach the EVAP tube retainer.
- Disconnect the EVAP tube quick release coupling. Refer to: Quick Release Coupling
- Disconnect and remove the EVAP tube.
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NOTE: Use a shop towel when removing the oil filter housing to prevent oil from spilling on the engine or accessory drive belt.
- Loosen the oil filter housing and allow the oil to drain out of the housing and down into the engine.
- Remove the oil filter housing and discard the oil filter element.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove the nut, bolt and the battery tray support bracket.
- Disconnect the coolant tube couplings.
- Remove the transmission fluid cooler tube secondary latches.
- Using the special tool, disconnect the transmission fluid cooler tubes. Use Special Service Tool: 307-569 Disconnect Tool TOC Line (1/2).
- Detach and disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.
- Disconnect the TSS sensor.
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NOTE: Make sure the cooling module is secure.
- Remove the pin-type retainers.
- Remove the bolts and the cooling module support panel.
- Detach the wiring harness retainers, slide up the insulator and disconnect the electrical connectors.
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NOTE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation.
Remove the A/C compressor inlet and outlet line nuts and disconnect the fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Make sure to cover any open ports to prevent debris from entering the system.
- Remove the bolts, stud bolt and the A/C compressor.
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- Turn the oil drain plug counterclockwise 120 degrees. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Pull the oil drain plug out of the oil pan.
- After the oil has drained, push the oil drain plug into the oil pan.
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NOTE: Overtightening will damage the oil drain plug.
Turn the oil drain plug clockwise 120 degrees.
- Remove the bolt and the LH anti-lock sensor.
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NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.
Remove the nut and position the LH sway bar link aside.
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NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.
Remove the nut and position the RH sway bar link aside.
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- Remove and discard the RH outer tie rod end nut.
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NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel spindle or damage to the wheel spindle may result.
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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.