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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL). For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

    Automatic transmission 

  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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  4. Loosen the 3 upper transaxle-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
    NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
  5. If equipped, remove the 7 screws and the underbody cover.
    Fig 1: Locating Underbody Cover & Screws
    G06261951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the 1 (automatic transmission) or 2 (manual transmission) LH bellhousing-to-engine bolt(s) 5 mm (0.19 in).
  7. Loosen the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt and stud bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
  8. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
  9. Remove the bellhousing-to-oil pan bolt.
  10. Slide the transmission rearward 5 mm (0.19 in).
  11. Drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug.
    • To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the 3 engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts and the stud bolt.
  13. Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.
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