Oil Pump Screen and Pickup Tube

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan, can cause engine failure.

Using a new O-ring seal, install the oil pump screen and pickup tube and the 3 bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pump Screen, Pickup Tube & Bolts

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Install the oil pan. For additional information, refer to Oil Pan .