Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to OIL PUMP SCREEN AND PICKUP TUBE .
Remove the 8 nuts and the oil pan baffle.
- To install tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten the 4 smaller nuts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and the larger nuts to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  - Stage 2: Tighten all 8 nuts an additional 45 degrees.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.