Oil Pan: Removal

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Oil Pan Components

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All Vehicles 

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) and outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING - 3.5L -- FUSION & MKZ article.
3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
4. Remove the oil level indicator.
   Fig 2: Identifying Oil Level Indicator

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5. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the upper bell housing-to-engine stud bolt.
   Fig 3: Locating Wiring Harness Retainer At Upper Bell Housing-To-Engine Stud Bolt

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6. Loosen the 2 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts and stud bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
   Fig 4: Identifying Upper Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts And Stud Bolt

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7. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
8. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine roll restrictor.
   Fig 5: Locating Bolts And Engine Roll Restrictor

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9. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
   • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
   Fig 6: Locating Engine Drain Plug

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10. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    Fig 7: Identifying Engine Oil Filter

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    All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

11. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
12. Remove the 5 bolts and the Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket.
    Fig 8: Locating Bolts And Power Transfer Unit Support Bracket

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    All vehicles 

13. Remove the A/C compressor nut.
    • Remove the stud from the oil pan boss (stud will remain in compressor housing).
    Fig 9: Locating A/C Compressor Stud And Nut

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14. Loosen the 3 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
    Fig 10: Locating LH Bellhousing-To-Engine Bolts

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NOTE: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle shown in illustration, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) similar. Parts removed from graphic for clarity.
Fig 11: Locating RH Engine-To-Bellhousing Bolt
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15. Loosen the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
16. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    Fig 12: Locating Fasteners And Inspection Cover

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17. Remove the 2 LH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    Fig 13: Locating LH Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts

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18. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts and the LH catalytic converter bracket.
    Fig 14: Locating Oil Pan-To-Bellhousing Bolts And LH Catalytic Converter Bracket

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19. Separate the engine and transaxle 5 mm (0.19 in).
    Fig 15: Identifying Engine And Transaxle Separating Distance

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20. Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.
    Fig 16: Locating Lower Engine Front Cover Bolts

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21. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    Fig 17: Locating Oil Pan Bolts

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22. Install 2 of the oil pan bolts (finger-tight) into the 2 threaded holes in the oil pan.
    • Alternately tighten the 2 bolts one turn at a time until the oil pan-to-cylinder block seal is released.
    • Remove the oil pan.
    Fig 18: Locating Oil Pan Bolts

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NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
23. Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
24. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.