Oil Pan - Upper: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the flexplate. For additional information refer to Flexplate .
- Remove the oil cooler. For additional information, refer to Oil Cooler .
- Remove and discard the oil filter.
- Disconnect the Engine Oil Temperature (EOT) sensor and Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connectors.
- Remove the nut from the oil filter header and position aside the engine wire harness.
- Remove the nut and position aside the transmission cooler tubes.
- Remove the nut and position aside the side engine wire harness.
- Remove the 2 nuts from the front of the engine and position the engine wire harness aside.
- Remove the 25 bolts and the upper oil pan.
- Remove and discard the gasket.
- Clean and inspect the sealing surfaces.