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Focus 2004.75 (07.2004-)

Engine - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) - Engine—Vehicles With: Manual Transaxle Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
Removal

Special Tool(s)

Lifting Bracket, Engine

303-122

Remover/Installer, Hose Clamp

303-397

Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line (5/16”)

310-040
General Equipment
Workshop table
Engine hoist
Retaining straps

Removal

WARNING:
WARNING:Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel related components. Highly flammable vapors are always present and may ignite. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
  1. Remove the air cleaner.
    For additional information, refer to: Air Cleaner - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-12A Intake Air Distribution and Filtering, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the engine cover.

  1. Disconnect the battery positive cable from the battery positive cable terminal clamp.

  1. Disconnect the powertrain control module (PCM) electrical connectors.
  1. Remove the battery tray.
    For additional information, refer to: Battery Tray - 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
  1. Drain the cooling system.
    For additional information, refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), General Procedures).

  1. Detach the ground cables from the wheel housing.

  1. Remove the central junction box (CJB) cover.

  1. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.

  1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.

  1. Disconnect the catalyst monitor sensor electrical connector.
  1. Remove the radiator.
    For additional information, refer to: Radiator (303-03C Engine Cooling - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation).

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant outlet connector.

  1. Disconnect the coolant hose.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the coolant hose from the coolant expansion tank.

  1. Remove the coolant expansion tank.

  1. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum line from the intake manifold.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the selector mechanism.
    1. Press the selector cable retainer and detach the selector cable from the selector lever.
    1. Press the shift cable retainer and detach the shift cable from the shift lever.

  1. Detach the gearshift cables from the cable brackets.
    1. Release the selector cable by turning the abutment sleeve counterclockwise and detach from the bracket.
    1. Release the shift cable by turning the abutment sleeve counterclockwise and detach from the bracket.

  1. Disconnect the reversing lamp switch electrical connector.

  1. Detach the ground cable from the transaxle.

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
    CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Close off the clutch slave cylinder supply line to prevent fluid loss or dirt ingress.
    Detach the clutch slave cylinder supply line from the clutch slave cylinder.
    • Remove the spring clip.
    • Detach the clutch slave cylinder supply line from the bracket.

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield (engine shown removed for clarity).

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold retaining nuts (engine shown removed for clarity).
    • Discard the nuts.
    • Discard the gasket.

  1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) valve vacuum line.

  1. Using the special tool, disconnect the fuel supply line.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the exhaust manifold lower retaining nuts (engine shown removed for clarity).
    • Detach the exhaust manifold from the cylinder head and position it to one side.
  1. Remove the air conditioning (A/C) compressor belt.
    For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) (303-05A Accessory Drive, Removal and Installation).

  1. Remove the A/C line retaining bracket.

  1. Remove the A/C compressor cover.

  1. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

  1. Detach the A/C compressor from the oil pan and position it to one side.

  1. Remove the engine support insulator.
  1. Remove the left-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the right-hand halfshaft.
    For additional information, refer to: Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Using suitable retaining straps to secure the engine and the transaxle on the workshop table.
    Position the workshop table under the vehicle and carefully lower the vehicle, until the engine and transaxle assembly is in the correct position to remove the engine mounts.

  1. Detach the A/C compressor line retaining bracket from the engine front mount.

  1. Remove the engine front mount retaining nuts and bolts.
    • Discard the nuts.

  1. Remove the engine front mount retaining studs.
  1. Remove the engine front mount.

  1. Remove the engine rear mount retaining bolt.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle and remove the engine and transaxle assembly.
    For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).

  1. Remove the wiring harness retaining bracket.

  1. Remove the starter motor.
    • Detach the wiring harness from the retaining bracket.

  1. Remove the transaxle lower retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle right-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle left-hand retaining bolts.

  1. Remove the transaxle upper retaining bolts.
  1. Remove the transaxle.

  1. Using a suitable engine hoist support the engine and transaxle assembly and remove the retaining straps.

Engine - Vehicles With: 4-Speed Automatic Transmission (4F27E) > < Crankshaft Rear Seal