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Oil Pan - Lower: Installation

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  1. Install a new press-in-place gasket into the upper oil pan.
    Fig 1: Identifying Press-In-Place Gasket In Upper Oil Pan
    G03887263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install a new O-ring seal on the oil pickup tube and position the oil pickup tube in the oil pan.
    Fig 2: Locating Oil Pickup Tube O-Ring Seal
    G03887262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Position the oil pan in the vehicle.
  4. Install the oil pan pickup tube and bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing Oil Pan Pickup Tube Bolts
    G03887266Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the oil pan and bolts.
    1. Install the longer oil pan bolts.
    2. Install the remaining oil pan bolts.
    • Tighten to 13 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 4: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
      G03887267Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Lower the engine.
  7. Remove the floor crane and engine lifting attachment.
    Fig 5: Removing Floor Crane And Engine Lifting Attachment
    G03887259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the special tools.
    Fig 6: Identifying Special Tool
    G03887258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Position back the cable and install the bolt. Install the RH fan stator stand-off.
    Fig 7: Installing RH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887270Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    10. NOTE: Tighten the top retaining nut first.
    Fig 8: Installing Motor Mount Retaining Nuts
    G03887183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Install the motor mount retaining nuts.
  11. Tighten the exhaust pipe retaining nuts.
    Fig 9: Tightening Exhaust Pipe Retaining Nuts
    G03887180Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Clean and inspect the oil pan drain plug and gasket. Install new, if necessary.
    Fig 10: Inspecting Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G03887273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Install the oil drain plug.
    Fig 11: Installing Oil Drain Plug
    G03887274Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  14. Reposition the power steering pump and install the power steering pump bolts.
    Fig 12: Installing Power Steering Pump Bolts
    G03887177Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the LH fan stator stand-off.
    Fig 13: Installing LH Fan Stator Stand-Off
    G03887176Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Install the upper power steering mounting bolts.
    Fig 14: Installing Upper Power Steering Mounting Bolts
    G03887319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
  18. Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
  19. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  20. Install the A/C compressor. For additional information, refer to AIR CONDITIONING .
  21. Install the cooling fan stator. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
  22. Run the engine and check for leaks.
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