Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 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 & LIFTING .
- Drain the engine oil, then install the drain plug.
- Tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb-ft).
- Remove the oil level indicator and tube. For additional information, refer to OIL LEVEL INDICATOR AND TUBE .
- Remove the engine front cover. For additional information, refer to ENGINE FRONT COVER .
- Remove the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts.
- Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.