Oil Pan: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of the oil pan gasket.
- Clean all sealing surfaces with metal surface prep and install a new oil pan gasket.
- Apply a 10 mm (0.40 in) diameter dot of silicone sealant to the areas indicated.
- Position the oil pan and loosely install the bolts and stud bolts.
- Install the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Tighten the oil pan-to-engine bolts and stud bolts in the sequence shown to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Install a new oil filter.
- Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in) and then rotate an additional 180 degrees.
- Install the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM article.
- Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
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.
NOTE:
The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened within 4 minutes of sealant application.
NOTE:
Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing.