2009 Mercury Sable Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Section 1209 (Engine): Removal: Engine

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Special Tools

Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
GF0005897
Disconnect Tool, Transmission Cooler Line 307-569
GF0029125
Engine Lifting Bracket 303-1245
GF0000536
Heavy Duty Floor Crane 014-00071 or equivalent
GF0017081
Powertrain Lift 014-00765
GF0001027
Remover, Front Wheel Hub 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or equivalent
GF0019849
Remover, Halfshaft (Extension) 205-243 (T89P-3415-A)
GF0017350
Remover, Halfshaft (Plate) 205-290 (T89P-3415-B)
GF0000218
Slide Hammer 100-001 (T50T-100-A)
GF0000267
Spreader Bar 303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
GF0024108
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.

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS article.
  4. Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the front wheels and tires. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
  6. Remove the accessory drive belt and the power steering belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE article.
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler tube and drain the power steering fluid into a suitable container.
  8. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Tube
    GF0045628Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  10. Remove the engine air cleaner and air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING article.
  11. Remove the battery. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  12. Detach the 4 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the side of the battery tray.
  13. Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners
    GF0045643Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Detach the 2 pin-type wiring harness fasteners from the front of the battery tray.
  15. Fig 3: Identifying Fasteners
    GF0045644Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 2 lower battery tray bracket bolts.
  17. Fig 4: Identifying Bolts
    GF0045645Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the nut, bolt and the battery tray and bracket.
  19. Fig 5: Identifying Bolt, Nut And Bracket
    GF0045646Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
  21. Fig 6: Identifying Connector
    GF0045647Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the nut and disconnect the power feed wire from the positive battery terminal.
  23. Fig 7: Identifying Nut
    GF0045648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the nut and disconnect the ground cable from the negative battery terminal.
  25. Fig 8: Identifying Nut And Ground Cable
    GF0045649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  26. Disconnect the vacuum hose and the evaporative emissions (EVAP) tube from the upper intake manifold.
  27. Fig 9: Locating Vacuum Hose & Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) Tube From Upper Intake Manifold
    GF0029127Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  28. Detach the EVAP tube pin-type retainer from the upper intake manifold.
  29. Fig 10: Identifying pin-Type Retainer
    GF0045650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  30. Disconnect the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose and 2 heater hoses from the thermostat housing.
  31. Fig 11: Locating Upper Radiator Hose, Lower Radiator Hose & Heater Hoses
    GF0031381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  32. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the control lever.
  33. Fig 12: Locating Selector Lever Cable End From Manual Lever
    GF0031682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  34. Disconnect the transaxle control cable from the shift cable bracket and detach the 2 wiring harness pin-type retainers.
  35. Fig 13: Identifying Control Cable And Pin-Type Retainers
    GF0045651Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  36. If equipped, detach the engine block heater harness from the radiator support and the power steering tube.
  37. 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.
  38. Fig 14: Identifying A/C Pressure Switch And Nut
    GF0045652Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  39. Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the A/C tubes.
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  40. Fig 15: Identifying Nuts
    GF0045626Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  41. Remove the nut and the A/C tube.
    • Discard the O-ring seal.
  42. Fig 16: Identifying Nut
    GF0045627Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  43. Disconnect the fuel supply tube from the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to FUEL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
  44. Fig 17: Identifying Fuel Supply Tube
    GF0045653Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  45. Disconnect the 2 engine wiring harness electrical connectors.
    • Detach the electrical connector from the LH valve cover.
  46. Fig 18: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connectors
    GF0031389Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  47. Detach the wire harness retainer from the RH valve cover stud bolt.
  48. Fig 19: Identifying Wire Harness Retainer
    GF0045654Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  49. Remove the bolt and the ground cable from the engine.
  50. Fig 20: Identifying Bolt And Ground Cable
    GF0045631Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  51. Remove the oil level indicator.
  52. Fig 21: Identifying Oil Level Indicator
    GF0029134Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  53. Disconnect the hose from the power steering reservoir.
  54. Fig 22: Disconnecting Hose From Power Steering Reservoir
    GF0031386Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  55. Disconnect the transaxle control electrical connector.
  56. Fig 23: Identifying Connector
    GF0045655Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  57. Detach the transaxle control wire harness retainer from the transaxle stud bolt.
  58. Fig 24: Identifying Transaxle Control Wire Harness Retainer
    GF0045656Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  59. Place the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position and the ignition key in the OFF position.
  60. 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.