Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-150. 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, may cause engine failure.

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, BATTERY MOUNTING & BATTERY CABLES .
Remove the oil level indicator.
If equipped, remove the 4 bolts and the skid plate.

Fig 1: Locating Skid Plate Bolts
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug and tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Remove the 4 nuts and bolts and the crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Crossmember Nuts And Bolts
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Four Wheel Drive (4X4) vehicles
Position a suitable hydraulic jack under the front axle.
- Securely strap the jack to the axle.
  
  Fig 3: Positioning Hydraulic Jack Under Front Axle
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Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 4: Locating Upper Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
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Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

Fig 5: Locating Axle Shaft Housing Carrier Bushing Bolt
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NOTE: Front driveshaft removed for clarity only.

Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

Fig 6: Locating Lower Front Axle Carrier Mounting Bushing Bolt
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NOTE: Use care when lowering the front axle housing, or the vacuum lines to the axle solenoid may become disconnected or damaged.

Lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.

All vehicles
Remove the 3 bolts and the oil drain gutter.

Fig 7: Locating Oil Drain Gutter And Bolts
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Remove the nut and the transmission cooler tube bracket from the engine front cover stud bolt.

Fig 8: Locating Nut And Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket
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Remove the bolt and the transmission cooler tube bracket from the bellhousing.

Fig 9: Locating Transmission Cooler Tube Bracket Bolt
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Detach the starter motor wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.

Fig 10: Locating Starter Motor Wiring Harness Retainer On Oil Pan
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Detach the 2 wiring harness retainers from the oil pan stud bolts.

Fig 11: Locating Wiring Harness Retainers
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Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector and wiring harness retainer.

Fig 12: Locating Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector And Wiring Harness Retainer
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Remove the 3 stud bolts, the 13 bolts and the oil pan.