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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD .
  3. Remove the engine cooling fan and fan shroud. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  4. Remove the retainers and the shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Retainers And Shield
    G02763905Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the nut attaching the transmission oil level tube.
    Fig 2: Removing Nut Attaching Transmission Oil Level Tube
    G02763906Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer
    G02763907Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the stud bolts and position the heater outlet tube aside.
    Fig 4: Removing Stud Bolts And Position Heater Outlet Tube
    G02763908Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the two transmission-to-engine bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Two Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
    G02763909Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Disconnect the oil fill tube from the RH valve cover.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Oil Fill Tube From RH Valve Cover
    G02763910Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Removal the bolt and the oil fill tube.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolt And Oil Fill Tube
    G02763911Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Assemble the special tools.
    Fig 8: Assembling Special Tools
    G02763912Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the special tools.
    Fig 9: Installing Special Tools
    G02763913Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the special tool and support the engine.
    Fig 10: Installing Special Tool And Support Engine
    G02763914Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
    15. NOTE: The RH is shown, LH is similar.
    Fig 11: Removing RH And LH Nuts Retaining Front Engine Support Insulators To Front Engine Support Bracket
    G02763915Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the RH and LH nuts retaining the front engine support insulators to the front engine support bracket.
  16. Remove the flywheel inspection plate.
    Fig 12: Removing Flywheel Inspection Plate
    G02763916Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Using the special tool, raise the engine.
    Fig 13: Raising Engine
    G02763917Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
    Fig 14: Removing Bolts And Partially Lower Oil Pan
    G02763918Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube and allow it to drop into the oil pan. Also remove the tube and spacer and allow it to drop into the oil pan. Remove the oil pan.
    Fig 15: Removing Bolts Retaining Oil Pump Screen Cover
    G02763919Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    20. CAUTION: 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.
  20. Clean the mating surfaces for the oil pan and the engine with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging.
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