Removal Special Tool(s) | 303-122 Lifting Bracket, Engine | | 310-137 Disconnect Tool, Fuel Line | General Equipment 3.5 mm drill bit Cable ties Center punch Hose clamp remover/installer Hydraulic jib crane Mounting table set Transmission jack | -
Refer to: Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding (303-03B Engine Cooling - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), General Procedures). | | - Remove the following items:
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Refer to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation). -
Right-hand headlamp Refer to: Headlamp Assembly (417-01A Exterior Lighting, Removal and Installation). -
Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt (303-05B Accessory Drive - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Gearshift cables must not be kinked or bent. | | - Remove the following items:
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Refer to: Front Halfshaft LH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). -
Refer to: Front Halfshaft RH (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not forcibly bent. | | -
NOTE:Make sure that the exhaust flexible pipe is not twisted. | | -
NOTE:This step requires the aid of another technician. | | -
Detach the air conditioning compressor and secure to one side. | Vehicles with PCM security shield Vehicles without PCM security shield All vehicles | -
WARNING:Support the engine/transmission on wood blocks and secure with suitable straps. | | -
CAUTION:Make sure that no components catch. Refer to: Lifting (100-04 Noise, Vibration and Harshness, Description and Operation). | | -
Install the Special Tool(s): 303-122 | | -
Refer to: Starter Motor (303-06B Starting System - 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.3L Duratec-HE (MI4), Removal and Installation). | | -
WARNING:This step requires the aid of another technician. | | |