Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Mercury Sable Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 1209 (Engine): Removal: Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line | 307-569 | |
| Engine Lifting Bracket | 303-1245 | |
| Heavy Duty Floor Crane | 014-00071 or equivalent | |
| Powertrain Lift | 014-00765 | |
| Remover, Front Wheel Hub | 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent | |
| Remover, Halfshaft (Extension) | 205-243 (T89P-3415-A) | |
| Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) | 205-290 (T89P-3415-B) | |
| Slide Hammer | 100-001 (T50T-100-A) | |
| Spreader Bar | 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent | |
| Universal Adapter Brackets | 014-0001 |
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
All vehicles
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
- Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
- Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
- Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
- Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
- Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
- Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
- Detach the 4 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the side of the battery tray.
- Detach the 2 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the front of the battery tray.
- Remove the 2 lower battery tray bracket bolts.
- Remove the nut, bolt and the battery tray and bracket.
- Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the positive battery terminal.
- Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.
- Disconnect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
- Detach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
- Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
- Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
- Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the shift cable bracket and detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
- If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support and the power steering tube.
- Disconnect the A/C pressure switch and remove the nut and disconnect the upper A/C tube from the condenser.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- Remove the nut and the A/C tube.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
- Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
- Detach the electrical connector from the LH valve cover.
- Detach the wire harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
- Remove the bolt and the ground cable from the engine.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
- Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
- Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
- Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the gear or damage to the clockspring may occur. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article.
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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.
