Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 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, can cause engine failure.

4x2/4x4

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .

2.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .

3.

Remove the oil level indicator.

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4.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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5.

If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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6.

If equipped, remove the fasteners and the underbody shield.

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7.

If equipped, remove the bolts and the skid plate.

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8.

Remove the nuts, bolts and the crossmember.

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9.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
  Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain plug.
  Torque
  
  : 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)

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4x4

10.

Using an adjustable stand, support the front axle.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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11.

Remove the upper front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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12.

Remove the axle shaft housing carrier bushing bolt.

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13.

Remove the lower front axle carrier mounting bushing bolt.

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14.

Using an adjustable stand, lower the axle to allow clearance for the oil pan to be removed.
Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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4x2/4x4

15.

Remove the bolt and position the transmission cooler tubes aside.

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16.

Remove the nut and position the transmission cooler tubes aside.

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17.
1. 1.
  
  Depress the tab and detach the wiring harness retainer from the oil pan.
1. 2.
  
  Slide the wiring harness retainer off of the engine front cover stud bolt.
1. 3.
  
  Remove the nut.
1. 4.
  
  Detach the wiring harness retainer off of the oil pan stud bolt.

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18.

Remove the bolts, stud bolts and the oil pan.
- Remove and discard the gasket.

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19.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths.

Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material.

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20.

NOTE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove traces of sealant.

Make sure that the oil pan mating faces of the cylinder block, engine front cover and real seal retaining plate are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

Material

: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material

: Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

Material

: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep / ZC-31-B

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