Ford Aerostar 1997 Workshop Manual page 132

1997 Aerostar/Ranger
Section 03-01C: Engine, 4.0L V-6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Engine Assembly, Aerostar
Removal
1. NOTE: The engine assembly on Aerostar E4WD vehicles can be removed through the front of
the engine compartment without the transmission (7003) attached.
WARNING: RESIDUAL PRESSURE REMAINS IN FUEL SYSTEM AFTER ENGINE IS SHUT
OFF. THIS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR FIRE WHEN FUEL LINES ARE DISCONNECTED.
DISCONNECT INERTIA FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH AND CRANK ENGINE UNTIL FUEL IN LINES
IS USED UP. REFER TO SECTION 03-04C.
Open the hood (16612) and disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system. Refer to
3. Remove the radiator grille (8200) and inside engine cover.
4. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube (9B659) and the engine air cleaner (ACL) (9600).
5. Disconnect and remove the A/C condenser core (19712) (if so equipped) as detailed in
03A .
6. Position a drain pan under the oil pan (6675) and drain the engine oil.
7. Position a drain pan, disconnect and remove the power steering return hose (3A713).
8. Remove the front bumper (17757).
9. Position a drain pan, disconnect and remove the transmission fluid cooler (7A095).
10. Drain the radiator (8005) and remove the upper radiator hose (8260) and lower radiator hose (8286).
11. Disconnect the fluid cooler inlet tube (7A030) and fluid cooler tube (7A031) from the radiator.
12. Disconnect the fan shroud (8146) and position it over the fan blade (8600).
13. Remove the radiator.
14. Using a wrench, lift drive belt tensioner pulley (6B217) and remove the drive belt (8620).
15. Remove the radiator air deflector (8327).
16. Remove the hood and the center hood latch support.
17. Disconnect and remove the generator (GEN) (10346).
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