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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. Remove the flexible exhaust pipe. .
  2. Disconnect the downstream catalyst monitor sensor.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Downstream Catalyst Monitor Sensor
    G03429793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Drain the oil.
  4. Install the drain plug.
    Fig 2: Installing Drain Plug
    G03429794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  6. Remove the 15 bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
    G03429795Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the three bolts and the oil pan.
    Fig 4: Removing Three Bolts & Oil Pan
    G03429796Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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