Oil Pan: Installation

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Clean and inspect all mating surfaces.
NOTE: 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. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.
Apply a 2.5 mm (0.09 in) bead of silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan.
NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within 4 minutes of sealant application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned with metal surface prep. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or 4 minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

Fig 1: Locating Oil Pan Silicone Gasket & Sealant Bead
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the oil pan and install the 2 rear oil pan bolts finger-tight.
Using a suitable straightedge, align the front surface of the oil pan flush with the front surface of the engine block.

Fig 2: Aligning Front Surface Of Oil Pan Flush With Front Surface Of Engine Block
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the remaining oil pan bolts.
- Tighten in the sequence shown below to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
Fig 3: Identifying Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
Install the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to Installation .
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.