Removal Special Tool(s) | Support Bar, Engine 303-290A | | Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-03A | | Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-13 | | Adapter for 303-290A 303-290-15 | General Equipment Transmission jack Securing straps Removal | -
Remove the air cleaner. For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-12 Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the headlamp assembly on both sides. For additional information, refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01 Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation). | | -
Attach the special tool on both sides (right-hand side shown). | | -
Secure the radiator to the lock panel with cable ties. | | -
Remove the cooling fan motor and shroud. For additional information, refer to: Motor – Elektrolüfter und Verkleidung. | | -
Detach the gearshift cables from the selector mechanism. - Press the selector cable catch and detach the selector cable from the selector lever.
- Press the gearshift cable catch and detach the gearshift cable from the gear lever.
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Detach the gearshift cables from the abutment. - Release the selector cable by turning the catch counter-clockwise and detach from the abutment.
- Release the gearshift cable by turning the catch counter-clockwise and detach from the abutment.
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CAUTION:If brake fluid comes into contact with the paintwork, rinse off the affected areas with cold water without delay. CAUTION:Close off the clutch slave cylinder pipe to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress. Detach the clutch slave cylinder pipe from the clutch slave cylinder. - Detach the clutch slave cylinder pipe from the bracket.
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Detach the reversing lamp switch connector. | | -
Detach the ground lead from the transmission. | | -
Remove the transmission upper bolts. | | -
Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Wagenheber / Anheben mit Hebebühne. | | -
Remove the engine undershield. | | -
Detach the radiator bracket on both sides (left-hand side shown). - Loosen the radiator bracket front bolt by three turns.
- Remove the rear radiator bracket bolt.
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Detach the radiator bracket on both sides (right-hand side shown). - Loosen the radiator bracket front bolt by three turns.
- Remove the rear radiator bracket bolt.
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Remove the engine support insulator. | | -
Remove the left-hand halfshaft. For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | -
Remove the right-hand halfshaft. For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | -
Detach the flexible pipe from the crossmember rubber insulators. | | -
Detach the flexible pipe from the catalytic converter. - Discard the gasket and retaining nuts.
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Disconnect the plug of the oil pressure switch. | | -
Detach the wiring harness bracket from the engine. | | -
Detach the starter motor from the engine. - Secure the starter motor to one side.
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Install the special tools. | | -
Install the special tools. | | -
Remove the engine rear mounting retaining bolt. | | -
Remove the engine rear mounting bracket (engine rear mounting shown removed for clarity). | | -
Raise the vehicle. For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Wagenheber / Anheben mit Hebebühne. | | -
Lower the engine / transmission assembly using the special tools. | | -
Remove the transmission lower bolts. | | -
Remove the right-hand transmission bolts. | | -
Remove the left-hand transmission bolt. | | |