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Oil Pan: Removal

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6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

NOTE: During engine repair procedures, cleanliness is extremely important. All parts must be thoroughly cleaned and 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. NOTE: Make sure to minimize damage to sealer foam and avoid pulling apart dash seal brackets from retainer pins. Excessive damage may allow engine noise, fumes, air or water to enter the passenger compartment.

    1. Remove the steering column dash seal nuts.
    2. Loosen the dash seal.
    3. Hand start the dash seal nuts.

    GFD284951Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.
    GFD284952Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Remove the nuts and the engine appearance cover.
    GFD284928Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Install the special tool on the LH side of the cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.
    GFD285256Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: Coolant tube removed for clarity.

    Install the special tool on the RH side of the cylinder head. Use Special Service Tool: 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.

    GFD285257Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the battery ground. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  8. Remove the retainers and the radiator top shield.
    GFD285258Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Install retaining pins to support cooling module.
    GFD285299Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the RH and LH engine mount bracket nuts.
    GFD285259Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Disconnect the vacuum tubes from the engine mount control vacuum reservoir.
    GFD285300Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Disconnect the vacuum tube from the RH engine mount.
    GFD285273Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the oil level indicator.
    GFD285301Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, position the legs on the body structure near the suspension strut tower. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the special tool to support the engine. Install Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine.

    GFD285262Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  16. Remove the screws, bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD285263Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Remove the pin-type retainers, bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD285302Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Drain engine oil and install drain plug. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

    Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

    GFD285211Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
    GFD285212Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  20. WARNING: Do not reuse steering column shaft bolts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column shaft detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).
    WARNING: DO NOT hammer, pry or force steering column and column shafts during installation or removal. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.
    WARNING: DO NOT attempt to remove or install the steering column lower u-joint at the steering gear without first loosening the steering column dash seal and fasteners. Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to steering components that could lead to loss of steering control during vehicle operation and could result in serious personal injury or death.

    Detach the steering column lower shaft from the lower coupling.

    1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft bolt.
    2. Pull apart the steering column shaft from the coupling.
    3. Secure the lower shaft to the frame rail to avoid damaging it during subframe removal.

    GFD284958Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. Detach the EPAS wiring harness pin-type retainers.
    GFD285303Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Detach the brake line retainers from the subframe.
    GFD285304Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the bolts from the support bar on the front of the subframe.
    GFD285305Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the nut and position the coolant tube bracket aside.

    GFD285306Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
    NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Loosen the bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

    GFD285307Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
    NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Loosen the bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

    GFD285308Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the engine-to-transmission fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
    NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Loosen bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

    GFD285309Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolt.

    GFD285310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. If equipped, remove the RH and LH front height sensors. Refer to: Front Suspension Height Sensor .
  30. Remove the fasteners and the RH deflector shield.
    GFD285311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  31. Using an adjustable stand, support the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD285312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  32. Mark the position of the front subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD285313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Mark the position of the rear subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD285314Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.
    GFD285315Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove and discard the front subframe nuts.
    GFD285316Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  36. Remove the nut from the RH engine mount bracket stud bolt for the transmission cooling tubes.
    GFD285275Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the transmission cooling tube bracket nut and position aside.
    GFD285317Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    6-Speed Manual Transmission - MT82/10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 

  38. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the oil pan bolts.

    GFD285318Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Using an adjustable stand, lower the subframe 102 mm (4.0 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD285319Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. NOTE: Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.

    Remove the bolts for the catalytic converter bracket.

    GFD285320Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  41. Separate the engine from the transmission 5 mm (0.19 in).
    GFD285321Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  42. Remove the engine front cover bolts.
    GFD285322Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  43. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
    GFD285323Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  44. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD285324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  45. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
    GFD285325Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  46. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
GFD285326Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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