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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the 2 dash boot nuts.
    3. NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).
  3. Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    4. Fig 1: Holding Steering Wheel In Straight-Ahead Position Using A Suitable Holding Device
    GF0041294Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.
    5. Fig 2: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace & Nuts
    GF0000372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the battery and tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  6. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
  7. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    8. Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool 303-D087
    GF0000164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the Engine Lifting Bracket.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool 303-D087
    GF0000165Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the LH and RH engine support insulator nuts.
    10. NOTE: The heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the draw screws from the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072). This will provide enough clearance between the Supercharger (SC) and the Engine Support Bar, and enough clearance between the draw screw and the vehicle hood.
  10. Install the Engine Support Bars and raise the engine.
    11. Fig 5: Raising Engine Using Special Tools (303-F072) & (303-F070)
    GF0000394Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Drain the engine oil.
    • Tighten the drain plug to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
  12. Remove the 4 nuts and the subframe cross brace.
  13. Position a suitable adjustable jackstand under the subframe.
    14. NOTE: Do not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the steering column intermediate shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the wheel has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM .
  14. Remove the upper bolt from the intermediate steering shaft.
    15. Fig 6: Locating Upper Bolt From Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GF0000445Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Mark the position of the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts for referencing during assembly.
    16. Fig 7: Aligning Subframe Nuts And Bolts
    GF0015207Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Remove the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts.
  17. Using the adjustable jackstand, lower the subframe 50 mm (1.96 in).
  18. Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.
  19. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the oil pan stud bolt.
  20. Remove the nut and the wire harness retainer bracket from the oil pan stud bolt.
  21. Remove the 14 bolts, 2 stud bolts and the oil pan.
    • Discard the gasket.
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