Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Support Bar, Engine

303-290A (21-140A)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-02 (21-140-02)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-04A (21-140-04A)

Adapter for 303-290A

303-290-07 (21-140-07)

Disconnect tool, spring-lock coupling 3/8" (red)

310-026 (23-023 A)

Disconnect tool, spring-lock coupling 3/4" (white)

412-069 (34-002)

1. Evacuate the air conditioning (A/C) system.
   For additional information, refer to: Klimaanlage entleeren, evakuieren und befüllen (412-00, General Procedures).
   

2. Remove the right- and left-hand front headlamps.
   For additional information, refer to: Scheinwerfer (417-01, Removal and Installation).
   

3. Remove the rear cover of the right-hand headlamp.

4. Remove the cover of the front bumper.
   For additional information, refer to: Abdeckung - vorderer Stoßfänger (501-19, Removal and Installation).
   

5. Remove the front bumper (right-hand side shown).

6. Detach the windshield washer reservoir from the front panel.

7. Disconnect the hood latch release cable from the hood latch.

8. Detach the battery distribution box from the front panel.

9. Detach the front battery cover from the battery carrier and front panel.

10. Detach the refrigerant line from the front panel.

11. Remove the air filter housing. For additional information, refer to: (303-12 )

    Luftfilter - 1.9L Diesel (Removal and Installation),

    Luftfilter - 2.0L/2.3L (Removal and Installation),

    Luftfilter - 2.8L (Removal and Installation).

12. Remove the air filter outlet hose (2.3L engine shown).

13. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02, Description and Operation).
    

14. Remove the engine undershield (if equipped).

15. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant line and the condenser to prevent contamination.
    Disconnect the condenser to evaporator line from the A/C condenser.
    • Discard the O-rings.

16. Detach the power steering hydraulic line from the front panel and lower it.

17. 

    CAUTION:Secure the radiator at the left-hand and right-hand sides before removing the bolts.
    Detach the radiator from the front panel (right-hand side shown).
    1. Remove the bolts.
    2. Pull the radiator rubber mountings from the front panel.

18. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
    Detach the rear evaporator refrigerant lines from the front evaporator refrigerant lines (if equipped).
    • Discard the O-rings.

19. Lower the vehicle.

20. Remove the front panel assembly (right-hand side shown).
    • Pull the air filter intake pipe from the front panel.

21. Detach the evaporator refrigerant outlet line rear bracket from the right-hand side member.

22. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines and the expansion valve to prevent contamination.
    Detach the evaporator refrigerant inlet line and the evaporator refrigerant outlet line from the expansion valve.
    • Discard the O-rings.

23. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
    Detach the evaporator refrigerant inlet line from the condenser to evaporator line using the special tool.
    • Discard the O-rings.

24. 

    CAUTION:Close off the refrigerant lines to prevent entry of contamination.
    Detach the evaporator refrigerant outlet line from the A/C compressor refrigerant inlet line using the special tool.
    • Discard the O-rings.

25. Detach the evaporator refrigerant inlet line and the evaporator refrigerant outlet line from the right-hand side member.

26. Remove the hood.
    For additional information, refer to: Motorhaube (501-02, Removal and Installation).
    

27. Install the special tools and secure the engine.

28. 

    NOTE:Mark the installed position of the front engine mounting bracket to the engine mounting and to the engine mounting retaining plate.
    Remove the front engine mounting bracket.
    1. Detach the ground cable from the bolt of the front engine mounting bracket.
    2. Remove the front engine mounting bracket nuts.
    3. Remove front engine mounting bracket bolts.
    • Slightly lower the engine.

29. Raise and support the vehicle.
    For additional information, refer to: Anheben mit Hebebühne (100-02, Description and Operation).
    

30. Pull the evaporator refrigerant outlet line downwards out of the engine compartment.

1. 

   CAUTION:Ensure that the front engine mounting bracket is in the original installation position.
   

   CAUTION:Only tighten to torque the nuts and bolts of the front engine mounting bracket once the engine has been aligned in its final position.
   

   NOTE:Install new refrigerant line O-rings.
   

   NOTE:Coat the refrigerant line O-rings with clean refrigerant oil before installation.
   Install the components in reverse order.