Taurus & Sable: Removal

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Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the front RH wheel.
Remove the RH front inner wheel splash shield.
- Remove the screws and the pin-type retainer.
Fig 1: Removing Right Side Splash Shield
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the dual converter Y-pipe.
Secure the exhaust system and remove the jackstand.
Drain the engine oil.
- Install a new drain plug gasket and tighten the drain plug to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
Remove the bolts, nuts and the engine-to-transaxle bracket.

Fig 2: Removing Engine-To-Transaxle Bracket
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the torque converter inspection cover.

Fig 3: Removing Torque Converter Inspection Cover
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Remove the 18 bolts and the oil pan.

Fig 4: Removing Oil Pan
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