Oil Pan: Removal

All engines 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
2. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to Intake Manifold - 4.6L  or Intake Manifold - 5.4L .
3. Remove the fan shroud and the engine cooling fan. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING article.
4. Loosen the 2 bolts and position the generator aside.
Fig 1: Locating Generator Bolts
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5. Remove the retainers and the shield.
Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Shield
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5.4L (2V) engine 

6. Release the wiring retainers from the heater outlet tube bracket.
   1. Release the knock sensor (KS) electrical connector retainer.
   2. Release the engine harness routing clip retainer.
Fig 3: Locating Engine Harness Routing Clip Retainers
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7. Disconnect the coolant hose from the heater outlet tube.
Fig 4: View Of Heater Outlet Tube Hose
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8. Remove the 2 heater outlet tube studs.
Fig 5: Identifying Heater Outlet Tube Studs
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All engines 

9. Remove the heater outlet tube.
   • Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 6: Heater Outlet Tube
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10. Remove the 2 upper transmission-to-engine bolts.
Fig 7: Locating 2 Upper Transmission-To-Engine Bolts
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11. Assemble the special tools.
Fig 8: Special Tools
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12. Install the special tools.
Fig 9: Special Tools
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13. Install the special tool and support the engine.
Fig 10: Special Tool (303-F070)
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14. Drain the engine oil, remove and discard the oil filter.
15. Remove the nut and position the transmission fluid cooler tubes and support bracket aside.
Fig 11: Identifying Transmission Fluid Cooler Tube Support Bracket Nut
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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
16. Remove the 4 engine support insulator-to-crossmember nuts.
Fig 12: Engine Support Insulator-To-Crossmember Nuts
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17. Remove the 2 bolts and the flexplate inspection plate.
Fig 13: Locating Flexplate Inspection Cover Bolts
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18. Using the special tool, raise the engine 260.35 mm (10.25 in) from the crankshaft pulley to the lower edge of the No. 1 crossmember.
Fig 14: Special Tool (303-F070)
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19. Remove the oil pan bolts and partially lower the oil pan.
20. Remove the 3 bolts retaining the oil pump screen and pickup tube. Position the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube in the oil pan.
21. Remove the oil pan from the rear of the engine. Discard the oil pan gasket.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
22. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating surfaces.