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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - 4.6L  or INTAKE MANIFOLD - 5.4L .
  3. Remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Loosen the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
    Fig 1: Removing Generator Bolts
    G03885512Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    Fig 2: Removing Retainers And Shield
    G03885447Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.
    1. Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
    2. Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.
      Fig 3: Releasing Engine Harness Routing Clip Retainer
      G03885598Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G03885599Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G03885600Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G03885451Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G03885452Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G03885453Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G03885454Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool
    G03885455Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
  15. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and support bracket aside.
    Fig 11: Removing Nut And Positioning Transmission Fluid Cooler Tubes
    G03885563Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    16. NOTE: RH shown; LH similar.
    Fig 12: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G03885561Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the four engine mount nuts.
  17. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    Fig 13: Identifying Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
    G03885458Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Using the special tool, raise the engine 10-1/4 inches from the crankshaft pulley to the lower edge of the No. 1 crossmember.
  19. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 14: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
    G03885459Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. NOTE: Oil pan is removed for clarity.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts Retaining Oil Pump Screen Cover And Pickup Tube
    G03885460Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube and let the bolts drop into the oil pan.
  21. Remove the oil pan at the rear of the engine.
  22. Clean the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
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