Oil Pan: Removal

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Remove engine cover (Van) and disconnect battery. Drain cooling system. Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses. Disconnect and remove air cleaner assembly. Release fuel pressure. See, in this article, FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE .
Using Spring Lock Coupling Remover (T81P-19623-G1 for 3/8" line or T81P-19623-G2 for 1/2" line), disconnect fuel supply and return lines. See Figure. On E250/350 Vans, remove upper intake manifold. See INTAKE MANIFOLDS . On A/T models, disconnect transmission cooler lines at radiator.
On all models, disconnect engine cooler lines at oil filter adapter (if equipped). Remove fan assembly and shroud. Remove radiator. Remove power steering pump. Remove front engine mount through-bolts.
NOTE: On Van, right engine mount through-bolt is installed from front of vehicle. Left engine mount through-bolt is installed from rear of vehicle.
Remove dipstick tube retaining nuts, and remove dipstick and tube. Remove oil filler tube and bracket (if equipped). On models with A/C, rotate or remove A/C lines at rear of compressor to clear dash.
On all models, raise and support vehicle. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter. Disconnect and remove muffler inlet pipe assembly. Disconnect control linkage at transmission. On A/T models, remove transmission dipstick assembly. On all models, remove drive shaft assembly.
Raise engine. Engine and transmission assembly will pivot around rear engine mount. Engine and transmission assembly must be raised approximately 4" (measure at front engine mounts), and remain centered in engine compartment. Support engine with wooden blocks.
Remove oil pan bolts and lower oil pan. Remove oil pump bolts and pick-up tube nut. Lower oil pump assembly into pan. Remove oil pan.