Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercury Tracer, 1992 Ford Escort, 1991 Mercury Tracer, and 1991 Ford Escort. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disconnect negative battery cable. Raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifold and front flange on exhaust pipe. Remove exhaust pipe located below oil pan. Remove oil pan bolts, oil pan and gasket.