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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1224 (ENGINE - 6.8L)IN-VEHICLE SERVICINGENGINE FRONT COVERREMOVAL
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Engine Front Cover: Removal

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the radiator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  3. Remove the RH and LH valve covers. For additional information, refer to Valve Cover - LH  and Valve Cover - RH .
    4. NOTE: Accessory drive belt not shown for clarity.
  4. Loosen the 4 coolant pump pulley bolts.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G04612515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Rotate the tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt.
    6. Fig 2: Rotating Tensioner Clockwise
    GF0000336Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the 4 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Pump Pulley Bolts
    G04612515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    8. Fig 4: Power Steering Pump Bolts
    GF0011757Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Disconnect the wiring harness from the bracket.
    9. Fig 5: Wiring Harness
    GF0011758Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor electrical connector.
    10. Fig 6: Identifying Crankshaft Position Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03888354Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    11. Fig 7: A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G03888356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the nut, disconnect the tubes and remove the bracket.
    12. Fig 8: Bracket & Nut
    GF0011639Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the 3 bolts and position the A/C compressor aside.
    13. Fig 9: A/C Compressor Bolts
    G04612406Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the bolt and the CKP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    14. Fig 10: Locating Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt
    G03920231Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  15. Disconnect the camshaft position (CMP) sensor electrical connector.
    16. Fig 11: Locating Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Electrical Connector
    G03885221Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
    17. Fig 12: Locating LH CMP Sensor Bolt
    G03919989Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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