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Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. 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 may cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
  3. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  5. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    6. NOTE: For reference during installation, mark the location of the stud bolts.
  6. Remove the 10 bolts, 5 stud bolts and the oil pan.
    • Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
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