Oil Pan: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

1.

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.

Plastic scraper.

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2.

NOTE: The component must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealant.

Material: Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket and Sealant / TA-30 (WSE-M4G323-A4)

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3.

NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

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4.

NOTE: Align the front surface of the oil pan flush with the front surface of the engine block.

Use the General Equipment: Round-Ended Steel Rule

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5.

Torque: 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence

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6.

Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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7.

Refer to: Engine Front Cover - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) . Refer to: Engine Front Cover - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) .

8.

Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
Material: Motorcraft ® SAE 0W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-0W20-QSP (WSS-M2C947-A)