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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD - 4.6L  or INTAKE MANIFOLD - 5.4L .
  2. Remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  3. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers And Shield
    G01536486Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut
    G01536487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.
    1. Release the knock sensor electrical connector retainer.
    2. Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Knock Sensor Electrical Connector Retainer
    G01536488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536489Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G01536490Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G01536491Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G01536492Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G01536493Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G01536494Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Support Engine
    G01536495Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle.
  14. Drain the engine oil, and remove the oil filter.
    15. NOTE: RH is shown; LH is similar.
    Fig 11: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G01536496Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the four engine mount nuts.
  16. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    Fig 12: Removing Flexplate Inspection Plate
    G01536497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Using the Heavy Duty Engine Support, raise the engine 10-1/4 inches from the crankshaft pulley to the lower edge of the No. 1 crossmember.
  19. Raise the vehicle.
  20. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 13: Removing Bolts And Partially Lower Oil Pan
    G01536498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Oil pan is removed for clarity.
    Fig 14: Removing Oil Pump Screen Cover Bolts
    G01536499Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube and let the bolts drop into the oil pan.
  22. Remove the oil pan at the rear of the engine.
  23. Clean the oil pan thoroughly and inspect the oil pan gasket.
  24. Clean the mating surfaces for the oil pan with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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