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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  3. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  4. Disconnect the HO2S and CMS (catalyst monitor sensor) electrical connectors, detach the wire harness retainers.
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  5. Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
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  6. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts.

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  7. Detach the wire harness retainers.
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  8. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts and the stud bolt.

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  9. Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
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  10. Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
  11. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainer.
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  12. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
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  13. Remove the nut and position aside the bracket.
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  14. Remove the A/C compressor nut and the stud.
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  15. Remove the bolts and position aside the A/C compressor.
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  16. Remove the retainers and the shield.
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    1. Remove the roll restrictor bolts.
    2. Position aside the roll restrictor.
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  18. Remove the engine bolt.
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  19. Remove the transmission bolts.
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  20. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).

    Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts.

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  21. Separate the engine from the transmission.
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    • Remove the oil drain bolt and the drain the engine oil.

      Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    • Install the oil drain bolt.

      Torque: 21 lb.ft (28 Nm)

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  23. Remove the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
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  24. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
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  25. 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.

    Clean all mating surfaces. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

    Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

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

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

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

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