Ford Fiesta: Manual Transmission - 6-Speed Manual Transmission – B6 / Transmission. Removal

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

	303-1502 Lifting Device Engine TKIT-2012A-FL TKIT-2012A-ROW
	303-F072 Support Bar, Engine
Transmission Jack
Retaining Strap
Wooden Block

1. If equipped.
   Remove the engine appearance cover.
   

1. Remove the battery tray.
   Refer to: Battery Tray - 1.6L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – Sigma (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detatch and position aside the wiring harness.
   

1. Remove the nuts and the battery tray bracket.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the shift cable from the transmission and position aside.
   
   • Slide the locking tab and disconnect the gearshift cables from the transmission.
     

1. Remove the bolts and the gearshift cable bracket.
   

1. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.

   Remove the bellhousing bolts.
   

1. Remove the bolts, ground cable mounting and disconnect the wiring retainer.
   

1. Detatch the starter motor and position aside.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside the CAC outlet tube assembly.
   
   1. Remove the nut.
      
   2. Loosen the clamp.
      
   • Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside the hose.
     

1. 
   Remove the CAC inlet tube assembly.
   
   1. Loosen the clamps.
      
   2. Remove the nuts.
      

1. Support the exhaust flexible pipe with a support wrap or suitable splint.
   

1. Unhook the rear exhaust hanger isolator.
   

1. Remove and discard the muffler and tailpipe flange nuts and gasket.
   

1. Remove the catalytic converter support bracket.
   

1. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.

   Remove the bolts and the roll restrictor RH .
   

1. Remove the front subframe.
   Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the bolt and position aside the RH brake hose.
   

1. Remove and discard the halfshaft retaining strap and the halfshaft retaining strap nuts.
   

1. Remove and support the RH halfshaft from the transmission.
   

1. Remove the bolt and position aside the LH brake hose.
   

1. Remove and support the LH halfshaft from the transmission.
   

1. NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.

   Remove the bellhousing bolts.
   

1. Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Install the special tool.
   Use Special Service Tool: 303-1502  Lifting Device Engine.

1. Install the special tool and support the engine and transmission.
   Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072  Support Bar, Engine.

1. NOTICE: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

   Disconnect the clutch hydraulic tube.
   

1. Remove the bolts, nuts and the transmission support insulator.
   

1. Remove the bolts and the transmission support insulator bracket.
   

1. Install the following items:
   • 
     Use the General Equipment: Transmission Jack
   • 
     Use the General Equipment: Wooden Block
   • 
     Use the General Equipment: Retaining Strap

1. Remove the bellhousing bolts.
   

1. Remove the transmission.