Removal And 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.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
- Remove the oil level indictor.
- Remove the pin-type retainer, the 5 bolts and the RH splash shield.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the lower oil level indicator tube bolt.
- To install, tighten to 47 Nm (35 lb-ft).
- Remove the 2 bolts and position the motor electronics coolant pump and ground strap aside.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
- Remove the upper bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
- Remove and discard the oil level indicator tube O-ring seal.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean engine oil.