Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, may cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube. For additional information, refer to Engine Lubrication Components - Exploded View and Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube .
Remove the 7 nuts and the oil pan baffle.
- To install tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45 degrees.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.