Ford — Front Engine Cover - Removal
Repair & overhaul · Engine Front Cover
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame when working on or near fuel-related components.
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Remove the valve covers.
- Remove the radiator.
- Disconnect the camshaft position sensor.
- Remove the drive belt.
- Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Remove the crankshaft front seal.
- Remove the bolts from the front of the oil pan that hold the front cover.
- Remove the engine front cover fasteners.
- Remove the engine front cover from the front cover to cylinder block dowels.
Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.