Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Mustang. 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.

NOTE: The Boss® 302 requires Motorcraft® SAE 5W-50 Full Synthetic Motor Oil, all other 5.0L (4V) engines require Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil.

All vehicles

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the 2 steering column dash boot nuts.

Fig 1: Locating Steering Column Dash Boot Nuts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
NOTE: Use a steering wheel holding device (such as Hunter® 28-75-1 or equivalent).

Using a suitable holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

Fig 2: Holding Steering Wheel Using Suitable Holding Device
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NOTE: Base 5.0L (4V) vehicle shown in illustration, Boss® 302 similar.

If equipped, remove the 4 nuts and the strut tower cross brace.

Fig 3: Locating Strut Tower Cross Brace And Nuts
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NOTE: The engine appearance cover rubber grommets may remain on the cover. If so, remove the grommets from the cover and install them on the intake manifold before installing the cover.

If equipped, remove the engine appearance cover.

Fig 4: Locating Engine Appearance Cover
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Remove the ACL outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to the INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM & INTAKE AIR FILTERING SYSTEM -- MUSTANG .
Remove the bolt and position the sound enhancement pipe aside.
Remove the 8 pin-type retainers and the upper radiator sight shield.

Fig 5: Locating Upper Radiator Sight Shield And Pin-Type Retainers
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Install an Engine Lifting Bracket on the rear of the RH cylinder head.
NOTE: It may be necessary to install washers between the Engine Lifting Bracket and the cylinder head to prevent the Engine Lifting Bracket from contacting the valve cover while supporting the engine.

Install an Engine Lifting Bracket on the side of the LH cylinder head.

All vehicles except Boss® 302
NOTE: The draw screw and bracket from the heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072). This will provide enough clearance between the draw screw bracket and the cowl.

Install the Engine Support Bar.

Boss® 302 vehicles
Detach the wiring harness retainer and the hood release cable retainer from the radiator support.
- Position the wiring harness and hood release cable aside.
NOTE: The heavy duty Engine Support Bar (303-F070) must be used with the draw screw from the light duty Engine Support Bar (303-F072) in the rearward position. This will provide enough clearance between the intake manifold and the Engine Support Bar, and enough clearance between the draw screw and the vehicle hood.

Install the Engine Support Bar.

All vehicles
NOTE: RH shown in illustration, LH similar.

Remove the RH and LH engine support insulator nuts.

Fig 6: Locating Engine Support Insulator Nut
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Using the Engine Support Bar, raise the engine 25 mm (0.984 in).
Remove the 9 screws and the lower radiator sight shield.

Fig 7: Locating Lower Radiator Sight Shield And Screws
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Remove the crossmember brace. For additional information, refer to UNI-BODY, SUBFRAME AND MOUNTING SYSTEM .
Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
Remove the 2 nuts and detach the wiring harness retainers from the LH side of the oil pan and the front oil pan stud bolts.

Fig 8: Locating Front Oil Pan Stud Bolt, Wiring Harness Retainer And Nuts
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Detach the wiring harness retainers from the RH side of the oil pan and the RH engine support insulator bracket stud bolt.

Fig 9: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
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Detach the wiring harness retainers from A/C compressor stud bolt and the RH side of the oil pan.

Fig 10: Locating A/C Compressor Stud Bolt And Wiring Harness Retainers
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Remove the bolt and position the steering intermediate shaft aside.

Fig 11: Locating Steering Intermediate Shaft And Bolt
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Remove the 4 nuts (2 shown in illustration) and the front crossmember brace.
NOTE: RH bolts shown in illustration, other fasteners similar.

Mark the position of the 4 subframe nuts and 4 subframe bolts for referencing during assembly

Fig 12: Locating Subframe Bolts
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Position 2 adjustable jackstands under the subframe.
NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Remove the 4 rear subframe bolts.

Fig 13: Locating Rear Subframe Bolts
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NOTE: LH shown in illustration, RH similar.

Remove the 4 front subframe nuts.

Fig 14: Locating Front Subframe Nuts
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Using the adjustable jackstands, lower the subframe 100 mm (3.937 in).
Remove the 3 stud bolts, the 13 bolts and the oil pan.
Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Remove and inspect the oil pan baffle and gasket, replace as necessary.