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Oil Pan - Lower: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES article.
  3. Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.
  4. Remove the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to CLIMATE CONTROL article.
  6. Remove the 2 power steering pump upper mounting bolts.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pump Upper Mounting Bolts
    G03887251Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the LH fan stator stand-off.
    8. Fig 2: Identifying LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887252Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The front bolt will remain in the power steering pump.
  8. Remove the 2 bolts and position the power steering pump aside.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03887253Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the oil pan drain plug.
    10. Fig 4: Locating Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G03887254Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove and discard the 2 exhaust flange nuts.
    11. Fig 5: Locating Nuts On Exhaust Downpipe
    GF0044559Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.
  11. Remove the 4 engine mount nuts.
    12. Fig 6: Identifying Engine Mount Nuts
    G03887256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Remove the bolt and position the cable aside and remove the RH fan stator stand-off.
    13. Fig 7: Identifying Cable and RH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the Adapter.
    14. Fig 8: Locating Engine Lift Adapters (303-D043-01)
    G04614140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Install the Engine Lifting Attachment and Heavy Duty Floor Crane.
    15. Fig 9: Raising Engine
    GF0011854Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: Use care when raising the engine to avoid engine or body damage.
  15. Raise the engine.
  16. Support the engine with jackstands or other suitable devices.
    17. NOTE: The oil pan bolts must be reinstalled in their original positions. Mark the location of the longer bolts to aid in installation.
  17. Remove the 20 bolts and position back the oil pan until the oil pickup tube bolts are accessible.
    18. Fig 10: Oil Pan Bolts
    GF0005766Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 bolts and position the oil pickup tube into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.
    19. Fig 11: Locating Oil Pickup Tube Bolts
    G03887261Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove and discard the oil pickup tube O-ring seal.
    20. Fig 12: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal
    G03887262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the press-in-place gasket and discard.
    • Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.
    21. Fig 13: Oil Pan Gasket
    GF0005767Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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