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Oil Pan: Removal

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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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground and positive cables. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
  3. 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.

    GFD285341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Using a holding device, hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position.

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

    GFD285342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    1. Detach the wiring harness retainer.
    2. Remove and discard the nuts. Remove the strut tower cross brace.
    GFD286372Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Remove the oil level indicator.
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  7. Install clips to support the cooling module.
    GFD286429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Remove the following items:

    1. NOTE: The air cleaner outlet pipe and air cleaner can be removed as an assembly, they do not have to be separated.

      Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .

    2. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
    3. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
    4. Refer to: Battery Tray .

  9. Remove the fasteners and the cowl extension.
    GFD286381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Remove the fasteners and the battery heat shield.
    GFD286382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    • Disconnect the CMP sensor electrical connector, the wiring harness retainers and position the harness aside.

    • Remove the bolt and the CMP sensor.

    GFD286383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
    GFD286373Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    GFD286374Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
  15. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD286375Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
    GFD286376Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. Drain the engine oil and remove and discard the oil filter. Refer to: Engine Oil Draining and Filling .
  18. Remove the bolts and disconnect the oil cooler hoses.
    GFD286430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. NOTE: Do not position the legs of the Engine Support Bar on the fenders. Instead, the legs should be positioned on the body structure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in body damage.

    Install the special tools and raise the engine 50 mm (2 inch). Use Special Service Tool: 303-F072 Support Bar, Engine, 303-050 (T70P-6000) Lifting Bracket, Engine.

    GFD286395Courtesy 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 damage to the shaft.

    GFD285356Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  21. If equipped, remove the nuts and position the transmission cooler tubes aside.
    GFD286398Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  22. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the oil pan.
    GFD286431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  23. Remove the nut and the wiring harness retainer.
    GFD286359Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  24. Detach the wiring harness retainers.
    GFD286432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  25. Detach the wiring harness retainers from the steering gear.
    GFD286433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  26. Detach the brake tube retainers from the subframe.
    GFD285358Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  27. NOTE: LH front ride height sensor shown, RH similar.

    1. Disconnect the LH and RH front ride height sensor electrical connectors.
    2. Remove the bolts and disconnect the LH and RH front ride height sensor arm brackets from the reward lower control arms.

    GFD286434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  28. If equipped, remove the fasteners and the 2 brackets.
    GFD286435Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  29. Remove the bolts.
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  30. Remove the stud bolts.
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  31. Using an adjustable stand, support the subframe. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
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  32. Mark the position of the front subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD285363Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  33. Mark the position of the rear subframe for reference during installation.
    GFD285364Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  34. Remove and discard the rear subframe bolts.
    GFD286439Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  35. Remove and discard the front subframe nuts.
    GFD286440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  36. Using an adjustable stand, lower the subframe 102 mm (4.0 in). Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands
    GFD286441Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  37. Remove the fasteners and the oil pan.
    GFD286442Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  38. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket.
    GFD286443Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  39. Remove and discard the oil pump pickup seal.
    GFD286444Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  40. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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  41. Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
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