Removal (Bronco & F150/350)
- Drain engine oil and cooling system. Remove upper intake manifold and throttle body. See appropriate article in ENGINES for upper intake manifold service.CAUTION: Fuel system is under pressure. Pressure must be released before disconnecting fuel system components. See FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE at beginning of this article.
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove starter. Remove front engine mount bracket nuts from frame insulators.
- Raise engine and place 1" (25.4 mm) wood blocks between front engine mount insulators and frame brackets. Remove oil pan bolts. Lower pan and remove oil pump bolts and pick-up tube nut. Lower oil pump assembly into pan. Remove pan.