Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the engine ACL and ACL outlet pipe assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION AND FILTERING .
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the 5 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the engine roll restrictor. For additional information, refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION - 6F35 .
- Remove the catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
- Remove the nut and position the P/S hose aside.
- Rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the 2 A/C compressor electrical connectors.
- Remove the A/C compressor nut, stud and the 2 bolts.
- Loosen the 2 engine-to-bellhousing bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the 3 bellhousing-to-oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt.
- Separate the engine and transaxle 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
- Remove the 4 engine front cover-to-oil pan fasteners.
- Remove the 13 bolts and the oil pan.