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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
    G02762975Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid filler tube aside.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut And Transmission Fluid Filler Tube
    G02762976Courtesy 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: Releasing Wiring Retainers From Heater Outlet Tube Bracket
    G02762977Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the hose from the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Hose From Heater Outlet Tube
    G02762978Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the heater outlet tube studs.
    Fig 5: Removing Heater Outlet Tube Studs
    G02762979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the heater outlet tube.
    Fig 6: Removing Heater Outlet Tube
    G02762980Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G02762981Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G02762982Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G02762983Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Supporting Engine
    G02762984Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  14. Drain the engine oil, and remove the oil filter.
    15. NOTE: RH is shown; LH is similar.
    Fig 11: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
    G02762985Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the four engine mount nuts.
  16. Remove the flexplate inspection plate.
    Fig 12: Removing Flexplate Inspection Plate
    G02762986Courtesy 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
    G02762987Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    21. NOTE: Oil pan is removed for clarity.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts Retaining Oil Pump Screen Cover
    G02762988Courtesy 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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