Edit: just started reading through the original engine swap thread and it stated the engine will come out the top. I will leave this guideline up in case there are more things that will be replaced/rebuilt/resealed and removing everything from the front of the vehicle makes more sense.
Not a Ford tech, but I do have a lot of auto tech experience.
That doesn’t look like it will fit out the top, like bronconut says. You might be able to fit it out the top of the radiator/fan assembly and radiator support are removed(I’m not sure how far the radiator support comes apart but bit seems like that will be necessary
I have experience in a body shop and removing front drivetrains for frame rail replacements. Before I was able to get our engine lift table from another shop I had to remove a few engine/trans/front suspension complete assemblies with a floor jack and engine hoist. It can be done but it’s very annoying. I can outline the steps below.
The vehicles I did this to in the body shop already had everything removed from the front by the body guys, I was just there to perform the large mechanical operations. Things like front bumper/support, radiator support, radiator, cooling fans, most of the time the a/c system was already evacuated and condenser removed. I told you this was going to be annoying…
*You will need lots of room in front of the vehicle to maneuver the front half of the vehicle around once it’s loose. Plan accordingly
1) disconnect battery
2) remove any relevant plastic coverings; above and below the engine
3) disable fuel pump and disconnect fuel line
4) remove as few electrical connectors and/or vacuum lines as possible. Trust me, there will be enough **** to keep track of. Don’t make any more work for yourself until it’s absolutely needed
5) drain as much coolant as possible. The less mess you have underfoot, the better. Again, trust me
6) remove coolant hoses. DO NOT FORGET the hoses at the firewall to the heater core
7) evacuate a/c system freon and disconnect lines from compressor. The compressor can be removed from its bracket and secured as out of the way as possible but it’s better to just remove the lines. If you choose this way, don’t forget the compressor clutch connector
8) raise the vehicle as much as possible and remove front wheels. Obviously a lift is ideal but it can be done on a driveway or garage floor. Remember, you will need to secure the front of the vehicle somewhere else besides the subframe. That’s going for a ride as well
9) disconnect exhaust somewhere, somehow. The easiest thing to do is just remove the exhaust system(leave the manifolds, remove everything else) entirely but you need to make that decision based on your situation
10) I try to work from rear to front. Disconnect any electrical connectors that are connected to the vehicle-transmission control unit connector, O2 sensors, vehicle speed sensors, ground wires come readily to mine. The few that I did this way were BMW X3’s so the engines were longitudinally oriented
11) disconnect rear driveshaft, if applicable
12) slightly loosen rear transmission mount enough to be easily removed while laying on the floor in an uncomfortable position and reaching around a floor jack(a few steps ahead)
13) disconnect front struts from shock towers. Whether this is a Macpherson strut assembly or separate strut/springs
14) disconnect steering knuckle from upper control arm, if applicable
15) remove brake calipers and secure out of the way, somehow. It’s much less messy that just disconnecting the brake lines. Ask me how I know…
16) slightly loosen front subframe bolts. Same premise as transmission mount
17) it’s about to get very real, if it wasn’t before
18) connect engine hoist to engine however it attaches. Raise just enough to put firm upward pressure on subframe. Remove front subframe bolts
19) place floor jack underneath rear transmission mount and raise just enough to completely support rear of assembly. Remove rear transmission bolts
20) alright, everything should be loose from the vehicle. Lower front and rear slowly and only a few inches for now.
21) take your time, inspect for anything still attached. I can almost guarantee you left some tiny little ground wire attached.
22) lower everything a little more and move forward, away from the vehicle.
23) once you determine everything is disconnected, move the whole mess somewhere and place on wood blocks, jack stands, old tires, whatever you have to support it.
24) and now you can continue with your engine replacement…
