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Oil Pump: 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 timing drive components. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components .
  3. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View  and Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube .
  4. Remove the bolts in the sequence shown.
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Removing Sequence Of Oil Pump Bolts
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