Oil Pan - Lower: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable, For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove the power steering pump upper mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Power Steering Pump Upper Mounting Bolts
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Remove the LH fan stator stand-off.

Fig 2: Removing LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
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NOTE: The front bolt will remain in the power steering pump.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts

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Remove the bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
Remove the oil pan drain plug.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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Loosen the exhaust pipe retaining nuts.

Fig 5: Loosening Exhaust Pipe Retaining Nuts
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NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

Fig 6: Removing Motor Mount Retaining Nuts

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Remove the motor mount retaining nuts.
Remove the RH fan stator stand-off. Remove the bolt and position the cable aside.

Fig 7: Removing Bolt
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Install the special tools.

Fig 8: Identifying Special Tool
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Install the engine lifting attachment and floor crane.

Fig 9: Installing Engine Lifting Attachment And Floor Crane
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CAUTION: Use care when raising the engine to avoid engine or body damage

Raise the engine.

NOTE: The oil pan bolts must be reinstalled in their original positions. Mark the location of the longer bolts to aid in installation.

Fig 10: Removing Bolts

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Remove the bolts and position back the oil pan until the oil pickup tube bolts are accessible.
Remove the bolts and let the oil pickup tube go into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.

Fig 11: Removing Bolts
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Remove and discard the oil pickup tube O-ring seal.

Fig 12: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal
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Remove the press-in-place gasket and discard.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Press-In-Place Gasket In Upper Oil Pan
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