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Oil Pan - Lower: Installation

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  1. Install a new press-in-place gasket into the upper oil pan.
    2. Fig 1: Oil Pan Gasket
    GF0005767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pickup tube and position the oil pickup tube in the oil pan.
    3. Fig 2: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal
    G03887262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the oil pan in the vehicle.
  4. Install the oil pan pickup tube and the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
    5. Fig 3: Locating Oil Pickup Tube Bolts
    G03887261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the oil pan and the 20 bolts.
    1. Install the 5 longer oil pan bolts.
    2. Install the remaining oil pan bolts.
    3. Tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb-in).
    6. Fig 4: Longer Oil Pan Bolts
    GF0005768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the engine.
  7. Position back the cable and install the bolt. Install the RH fan stator stand-off.
    • Tighten both to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Cable and RH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Tighten the top retaining nut first.
    NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
  8. Install the 4 engine mount nuts.
    • Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).
    9. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    G03887256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the 2 new exhaust flange nuts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
    10. Fig 7: Locating Nuts On Exhaust Downpipe
    GF0044559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug and gasket. Install new, if necessary.
    11. Fig 8: Oil Pan Drain Plug & Gasket
    GF0005769Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the oil drain plug.
    • Tighten to 44 Nm (32 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 9: Locating Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G03887254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Reposition the power steering pump and install the 2 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    13. Fig 10: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03887253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the LH fan stator stand-off.
    • Tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
    14. Fig 11: Identifying LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the 2 upper power steering pump bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    15. Fig 12: Identifying Power Steering Pump Upper Mounting Bolts
    G03887251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  16. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  17. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  18. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
  19. Install the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  20. Run the engine and check for leaks.
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