SECTION 303-01A: Engine — 3.7L
2014 Mustang Workshop Manual
INSTALLATION
Procedure revision date: 01/07/2013

Engine — Automatic Transmission


Special Tool(s)
2,200# Floor Crane, Fold Away
300-OTC1819E
Spreader Bar
303-D089 (D93P-6001-A3) or equivalent
Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool

Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada)
XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease
XL-5
ESB-M1C93-B

 WARNING: Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly flammable mixtures are always present and may be ignited. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

  1. NOTICE: Prior to installation of the engine, the torque converter pilot hub must be lubricated with multi-purpose grease or damage to the torque converter or the engine crankshaft can occur.

    Lubricate the torque converter pilot hub with multi-purpose grease.
  1. Using the Floor Crane and Spreader Bar, position the engine in the engine compartment.
  1. Align the engine to the transmission and install LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
  1. Install the engine-to-bellhousing bolt.
  1. Install the RH engine mount bracket, bolt and 2 stud bolts (2 shown).
  1. Install the LH engine mount bracket and the 3 bolts (2 shown).
  1. Install the 4 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts and stud bolts (2 shown).
  1. Attach the 2 wiring harness retainers (1 shown) to the upper transmission stud bolts.
  1. Install the ground wire and the bolt on the rear of the cylinder head.
  1. Install the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
  1. Tighten the engine-to-bellhousing bolt.
  1. Install the 2 LH bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
  1. Install the LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
  1. Tighten LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt.
  1. Remove the 3 bolts and lower the underbody shield.
  1. Position the transmission cooler tubes clamp on the RH engine mount bracket stud bolt and install the nut.
  1. Position the wiring harness retainer on the RH rear engine mount bracket stud bolt and install the nut.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    Install the new 2 LH and RH catalytic convertor-to-exhaust manifold nuts.
  1. Install the 4 torque converter nuts.
  1. Install the access cover and the 2 pin-type retainers.
  1. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to Section 303-06 .
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the front crossmember brace and the 4 nuts (2 shown).
  1. NOTE: Do not lubricate the engine oil filter gasket.

    Install a new engine oil filter.
  1. Raise the underbody shield and install the 3 bolts.
  1. Position the A/C compressor and install the bolt and stud bolt.
  1. Install the A/C compressor stud and nut.
  1. Tighten the A/C compressor bolt and stud bolt.
  1. Attach the wiring harness retainer to the A/C compressor stud bolt.
  1. If equipped, connect the block heater electrical connector.
  1. Install the wiring harness bracket on the LH valve cover stud bolt and install the nut.
  1. Connect the generator electrical connector.
  1. Connect the generator B+ cable and install the nut.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Connect and attach the RH and LH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connectors.
  1. Connect the 2 heater hose couplings (1 shown) at the RH rear of the engine. For additional information, refer to Section 412-00 .
  1. Connect the middle PCM electrical connector.
  1. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector.
  1. Connect the brake booster vacuum hose to the engine.
  1. Attach the fuel supply tube and EVAP tube retainer to the LH valve cover.
  1. Position and connect the Evaporative Emission (EVAP) tube to the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Connect the fuel supply tube quick connect coupling to the fuel rail. For additional information, refer to Section 310-00 .
  1. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses to the thermostat housing.
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Install the RH and LH engine mount bracket-to-engine mount nuts.
  1. Install the accessory drive belt and A/C compressor belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05 .
  1. Install the degas bottle. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03A .
  1. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) and ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303-12 .
  1. Lift the cowl screen and install the ground strap and bolt.
  1. Install the 2 LH cowl vent screen plastic rivets.
  1. If equipped, install the engine appearance cover.
  1. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

    If equipped, install the strut tower cross brace and the 4 nuts (2 shown).
  1. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

    Align the hood and install the 4 bolts (2 shown).
  1. Connect the 2 windshield washer hose C-Lock Couplers and attach the 2 windshield washer hose retainers. For additional information, refer to Section 501-16 .
  1. Attach the 2 windshield washer hose retainers and install the 8 hood insulation pin-type retainer (2 shown).
  1. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  1. Fill the engine cooling system. For additional Information, refer Section 303-03A .
  1. Install the battery tray. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01 .
  1. After completing the repairs, use the scan tool to perform the Misfire Monitor Neutral Profile Correction procedure following the on-screen instructions.