Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford EcoSport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

LHD 4WD/LHD FWD

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Remove the oil level indicator.

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Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.
- Remove the bolt and position aside the shift cable.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than (0.197 in) 5 mm.

Loosen the bolts.

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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than (0.197 in) 5 mm.

Loosen the bolt.

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Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connectors.

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NOTE: Support the A/C compressor. Do not allow the A/C compressor to hang by the A/C lines or damage to the A/C compressor and tubes may occur.

Remove the bolts and position aside the A/C compressor and support.

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- Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install drain plug.
  Torque 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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Remove the nut and position the ground cable aside.

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Remove the oil pan bolt and stud bolt.

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Remove the transmission bolts.

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Remove the bolts and the engine roll restrictor.

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LHD 4WD
Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .
LHD 4WD/LHD FWD
NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the engine-to-transmission bolts more than (0.197 in) 5 mm.

Loosen the bolts.

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Separate the transmission and engine.

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Remove the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.

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Remove the bolts and the oil pan.

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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .

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