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Oil Pan: Installation

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  1. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the oil pan gasket.
    • Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install a new oil pan gasket.
    NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
  2. Apply a 10 mm (0.40 in) diameter dot of silicone sealant to the areas indicated.
    NOTE: The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
    Fig 1: Identifying Silicone Sealant Apply Areas
    G06095611Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the oil pan and loosely install the bolts.
  4. Install the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
    • Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
  5. Tighten the oil pan-to-engine bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
    G06095612Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the access cover.
  7. Install a new oil filter.
    • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
    NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing.
  8. Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
  9. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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