Part 1
Engine - Manual TransaxleRemoval (Steps 1-25)
Special Tool(s):
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.
2. Release the fuel system pressure. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Recover the A/C system. For additional information, refer to Heating and Air Conditioning.
4. Remove the air cleaner and outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
5. Disconnect the crankcase vent tube from the valve cover.
6. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Battery.
7. Disconnect the positive battery cable nut.
8. Detach the 2 positive battery cable wire harness retainer.
9. Remove the bolt and the negative battery cable ground.
10. Disconnect the fuel tube quick connect coupling from the fuel rail and position the fuel tube aside. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
11. Disconnect the evaporative emissions tube and position aside. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
12. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum tube.
^ Depress the quick connect locking ring.
^ Pull the vacuum tube out of the quick connect fitting.
13. Detach the brake booster vacuum hose retainer.
14. Detach and disconnect the 2 engine harness electrical connectors.
15. Detach the engine harness from the coolant outlet bracket harness retainer.
16. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
17. Disconnect the starter wire harness electrical connector.
18. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and catalyst monitor sensor electrical connectors and detach the wire harness retainer.
19. Pressing the locking tab, disconnect the gearshift cables from the transaxle.
1 Disconnect the shift cable from the shift mass.
2 Disconnect the selector cable from the selector lever.
20. Remove the gearshift levers from the bracket.
1 Disconnect the shift cable from the retaining bracket by pulling the abutment sleeves rearward.
2 Disconnect the selector cable from the retaining bracket by pulling the abutment sleeve rearward.
21. WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
Remove the clip, then disconnect the clutch hydraulic line.
22. Disconnect the hydraulic clutch line and grommet from the retaining bracket.
23. Remove the engine oil level indicator.
24. Remove the bolt and the radio capacitor ground cable.
25. Remove the 2 front wheels and tires.