Removal - Engine

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

	303-050 (T70P-6000) Engine Lift Bracket
Adjustable mounting arm
Oil Drain Equipment
Diagonal cutters
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Cable Ties
Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool
Powertrain jack
Wood block

Left Full-Time 4WD/Left Rear-Wheel Drive

NOTICE: Turbocharger compressor blades can be damaged by even the smallest particles. When removing any turbocharger or engine air intake system component, make sure that no debris enters the system. Failure to do so may result in damage to the turbocharger.

1. 1
   Position the vehicle in NEUTRAL on the lift.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel.

   

3. 3
   Relieve the fuel system pressure.
   Refer to: Fuel System Pressure Release (310-00A Fuel System - General Information — 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L hp), General Procedures).
4. 4
   Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables.
   Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables).
5. 5
   Drain the cooling system.
   Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling — 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L hp), General Procedures).
6. 6
   Recover the air conditioning system.
   Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging — vehicles with: R1234YF refrigerant (412-00 Climate Control System — General Information, General Procedures).
7. 7
   If equipped, remove the bolts and the suspension crossmember.

   

8. 8

   NOTICE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove it. Failure to pull straight up on the underside of the cover at the mounting locations may damage the cover or engine components.

   1. Remove the engine appearance cover nuts.

   2. Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at the bushing location and pull straight up to release the bushing from the stud.

   3. After removing the bushing from the stud, remove the engine appearance cover from the engine.

   

9. 9
   Remove the following components:

   1. Remove the hood panel.
      Refer to: Hood Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   2. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve.
      Refer to: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Valve (303-13A Evaporative Emission Control — 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L hp), Removal and Installation).
   3. Remove the air cleaner.
      Refer to: Air Cleaner (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L PS), Removal and Installation).
   4. Remove the CAC inlet tube.
      Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Inlet Tube (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L PS), Removal and Installation).
   5. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
      Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Tube (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L PS), Removal and Installation).
10. 10
    Disconnect the EVAP canister tube quick-connect coupling and retainer, and remove them.
    Refer to: Quick Connect Coupling (310-00 Fuel System — General Information).

    

11. 11
    Disconnect the EVAP canister tube quick-connect coupling and remove it from the intake manifold.
    Refer to: Quick Connect Coupling (310-00 Fuel System — General Information).

    

12. 12
    Using cable ties or mechanical wires, route through the upper holes to support the cooling module.
    Use common shop equipment: cable ties

    

13. 13
    • If equipped, disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    • If necessary, cut the lock tab.
      Use common equipment: Side cutters

    • If any of the crankcase vent tube connectors have been cut, remove and discard the crankcase vent tube.

    

14. 14
    Loosen the CAC tube clamp and set aside.

    

15. 15
    Remove the bolts (Enhanced Hex or TORX PLUS® head) and the shield.

    

16. 16
    Disconnect the clips, remove the bolt and set the ground wire aside.

    

17. 17
    If equipped, disconnect the block heater wiring. Release the harness retainers and position the wiring harness on the engine.

    

18. 18
    Loosen the clamp and position the coolant hose on the engine.
    Use common equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

    

19. 19
    • Remove the bolt and disconnect the steering shaft.

    • Discard the bolt.

    

20. 20
    Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.

    

21. 21
    • Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector, release the retainer, and position the engine wiring harness on the engine.

    

22. 22
    Loosen the clamp and disconnect the coolant hose holder, then set the coolant hose from the coolant expansion tank aside.

    

23. 23
    Loosen the upper radiator hose clamp and move the hose aside.

    

24. 24
    • Release the clamp and move the coolant hose aside.
      Use the general equipment: Hose Clamp Removal/Installation Tool.

    • Disconnect the quick-connect coupling of the coolant hoses and set the coolant tubes aside.

    

25. 25
    Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor and remove the wiring harness retainer.

    

26. 26
    • Remove the nuts and the A/C lines from the A/C compressor.

    • Discard the O-ring.

    • Make sure that all openings are covered.

    

27. 27
    Release the clamp and retainer, and set the lower coolant hose aside.

    

28. 28
    Disconnect the coolant tube from the coolant hoses that run over the engine.

    

29. 29
    Remove the nut and the coolant tube mounting bolt.

    

30. 30
    Disconnect the fuel tube holder and set the coolant tubes aside.

    

31. 31
    Remove the high-pressure fuel pump heat shield.

    

32. 32
    Disconnect the quick-connect fitting of the fuel tube and set aside.
    Refer to: Quick Connect Coupling (310-00 Fuel System - General Information).

    

33. 33
    Release the tab and remove the cover.

    

34. 34
    1. Remove the bolt and set the ground aside.

    2. Remove the nuts and set the battery B+ cables aside.

    

35. 35
    Set the battery cable cover aside.

    

36. 36
    Remove the nut and set the battery wire harness aside.

    

37. 37
    Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connector.

    

38. 38
    Set the wiring harness electrical bushing aside.

    

39. 39
    Cut the wire harness cable tie.
    Use common shop equipment: cable ties

    

40. 40
    • Remove the bolt and set the ground wire aside.

    • Remove the wire harness lock nut and set the wire harness aside.

    

41. 41
    Remove the left and right front wheels and tires.
    Refer to: Wheels and Tires (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
42. 42
    Remove the wire harness bolt from the frame rail.

    

43. 43
    Remove the rear lower engine splash shield.
    Refer to: Rear Lower Engine Splash Shield (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
44. 44
    • Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
      Use the general equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the oil pan drain plug.
      Torque: 20 lb-ft (27 N·m)

    

45. 45
    Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Use general equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    

46. 46

    NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose, as the hose may be damaged.

    Remove both front brake rotors.
    Refer to: Brake Rotor (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

Left Full-Time 4WD

1. 1
   Remove the right and left halfshafts.
   Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Wheel Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   • Disconnect the vent hose from the left axle fitting.

   • Disconnect the wire harness clip from the vent tubes.

   • Disconnect the vent hose from the front axle assembly and set the vent tubes aside.

   

3. 3
   Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the left axle connector.

   

4. 4
   Disconnect the wire harness electrical connector from the front axle assembly.

   

Left Full-Time 4WD/Left Rear-Wheel Drive

1. 1
   Remove the transmission.
   Refer to: Transmission — 2.3 L EcoBoost (201 kW/273 L hp) (307-01A Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Place a 1 x 6 board 13 inches (330.2 mm) long on the subframe, as shown, to support the engine from moving forward after the stand is removed.
   Use common shop equipment: wooden block

   

3. 3
   Remove the stand.
   Use common shop equipment: vehicle/axle stands.

   

4. 4
   • Loosen the clamp and move the transmission cooler coolant tube aside.

   • Disconnect the coolant tube and remove the transmission cooler.

   

5. 5
   • Disconnect the electrical connector of the auxiliary coolant pump wire harness and the retainer.

   • Remove the bolts and set the auxiliary coolant pump aside.

   

6. 6
   If equipped, remove the steering column shroud pin retainers from the right subframe.

   

7. 7
   If equipped with all-wheel drive, remove the right fender splash shield nut.

   

8. 8
   If equipped, remove the pin retainers and steering shield from the right subframe.

   

9. 9
   Remove the splash shield pin retainer from the right subframe.

   

10. 10
    Disconnect the HO2S sensor wire harness retainers from the right subframe.

    

11. 11
    If equipped with all-wheel drive, remove the left fender splash shield nut.

    

12. 12
    If equipped, remove the pin retainers and steering shield from the left subframe.

    

13. 13
    Remove the splash shield pin retainer from the left subframe.

    

14. 14

    NOTICE: Use the internal or external hex feature to prevent the ball stud from turning when removing or installing the stabilizer link nut. The protective link boot must not rotate while tightening the link nuts or damage the boot seal.

    Remove the nut and set the left stabilizer bar aside.

    

15. 15

    NOTICE: Use the internal or external hex feature to prevent the ball stud from turning when removing or installing the stabilizer link nut. The protective link boot must not rotate while tightening the link nuts or damage the boot seal.

    Remove the nut and set the right stabilizer bar link aside.

    

left rear

1. 1
   On both sides, remove the wheel speed sensor bolt from the steering knuckle and set aside.

   

2. 2
   On both sides, remove the bolt and set the front brake hose aside.

   

3. 3
   1. On both sides, remove and discard the lower strut-to-steering knuckle nuts and bolts.

   2. Separate the steering knuckle from the front strut and spring assembly.

   

Left Full-Time 4WD/Left Rear-Wheel Drive

1. 1
   Remove the bolt and set the right underbody shield aside.

   

2. 2
   Remove the bolt and set the left underbody shield aside.

   

3. 3
   • Remove the center subframe bolts.

   • Discard the bolts.

   

4. 4
   Place three boards on the transmission jack, as shown in the illustration.

   

5. 5
   Position the engine support jack and wooden blocks under the powertrain and subframe.
   Use common shop equipment: engine support jack
   Use common shop equipment: wooden block

   

6. 6
   Install, adjust and tighten the bolts of the adjustable mount link.
   Use common shop equipment: adjustable mount link

   

7. 7
   Mark the position of the front subframe.

   

8. 8
   Mark the position of the rear subframe.

   

9. 9
   Remove the radiator upper support beam bolts.

   

10. 10
    Disconnect the coolant tube retainers from the front of the subframe.

    

11. 11
    • Remove the front subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

    

12. 12
    • Remove the rear subframe bolts.

    • Discard the bolts.

    

13. 13
    1. With an assistant and using the transmission jack, lower the transmission and subframe 1 inch (25.4 mm).

    2. With an assistant and using the engine support jack, move the powertrain and subframe rearward 2 inches (50.8 mm).

    

14. 14
    With an assistant, using the engine support jack, lower the powertrain and subframe assembly.

    

15. 15
    Disconnect the air conditioning compressor electrical connectors and the wire harness clip.

    

16. 16
    • Release the clamp and the coolant hose clip.
      Use common shop equipment: hose clamp removal/installation tool.

    • Remove the bolt, auxiliary coolant pump and hoses.

    

17. 17
    1. Remove the nut and disconnect the positive battery cable from the starter.

    2. Remove the nut and the starter control wire from the starter, then remove the starter.

    

18. 18
    Remove the bolt, disconnect the wire harness clip and set the wire harness aside.

    

19. 19
    • Install the B+ wire protective cover, remove the nut and install the B+ wire.

    • Disconnect the generator electrical connector.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness clips.

    

20. 20
    Using the ground wire bolt, install the special service tool.
    Install special service tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Engine Lift Bracket.

    

21. 21
    Install the floor crane and chain.

    

22. 22
    Remove the left engine mount bolts.

    

23. 23
    Remove the right engine mount bolts.

    

24. 24
    Discard.
    Use common shop equipment: adjustable mount link

    

25. 25
    Using the floor crane and chain, remove the engine from the subframe.