3.5L engine removal from the top?

[jmmihal]

Is it possible to successfully remove a 2013 explorer, 3.5 engine from the top? I do not have access to a lift for a bottom removal. Any tips, tricks, advice would be immensely appreciated before I start this endeavor.

 

[peterk9]

Welcome to the Forum.
I believe it is possible but it is much more complex than removing it from the bottom. More parts have to be removed in order to take out that way. Are there any places around your area where you can rent a bay with a lift? Have tried searching for YouTube videos?

2011 Engine Removal - Top or Bottom?

My question is about the best way to remove the engine from a 2011. The shop manual calls for doing it from the bottom and I did this on a '08 Taurus but in the end I think it would have been easier to take it out the top. I know I have to remove the hood and make sure I have overhead...

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Peter

 

[jmmihal]

Welcome to the Forum.
I believe it is possible but it is much more complex than removing it from the bottom. More parts have to be removed in order to take out that way. Are there any places around your area where you can rent a bay with a lift? Have tried searching for YouTube videos?

2011 Engine Removal - Top or Bottom?

My question is about the best way to remove the engine from a 2011. The shop manual calls for doing it from the bottom and I did this on a '08 Taurus but in the end I think it would have been easier to take it out the top. I know I have to remove the hood and make sure I have overhead...

www.explorerforum.com

Peter

Thanks for the info. I have searched for YouTube vids, but nothing is available. Have tried to search locally for bay rental. I will look into that.

 

[Justanothername]

You can absolutely remove the engine from the top. It is no more complex then removing any other motor. In fact its probably easier because once you remove the front bumper cover, metal bumper and radiator support, the whole front is open.

 

[jmmihal]

You can absolutely remove the engine from the top. It is no more complex then removing any other motor. In fact its probably easier because once you remove the front bumper cover, metal bumper and radiator support, the whole front is open.

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[Justanothername]

Thanks. You just saved me 3 grand! Owe u a beer

This is probably the best video I found that goes through the process. You can remove the front metal bumper though. Its tack welded, then bolted from factory. It makes it way easier with the metal bumper off.