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, may cause engine failure.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS)/3.7L Duratec (199kW/270PS), Vehicles With: Single Battery . Refer to: Battery Cables - 3.5L EcoBoost (235kW/320PS)/3.7L Duratec (199kW/270PS), Vehicles With: Dual Batteries .
Remove the oil level indicator.

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Remove the following items:
1. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
2. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
3. Refer to: Starter Motor .
Remove the retainers and the shield.

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Remove and discard the retainers and remove the lower load path bars.

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Detach the wiring harness retainer.

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Detach the wiring harness retainers.

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Remove the wiring harness conduit bolt.

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Remove the wiring harness conduit nut and position the harness aside.

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Remove the power steering pump bracket stud bolt.

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Remove the bolts and position aside and support the power steering pump and hoses.

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Remove the oil pan bolts.

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Remove the oil pan bolt.

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Loosen the bellhousing bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).

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Loosen the bellhousing bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

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Loosen the bellhousing bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).

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Remove the engine front cover bolts.

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove and discard the RH and LH engine mount nuts.

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

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Remove the transmission cooler tube bracket bolt.

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Install the stands under the RH engine mount bracket and under the engine block generator mount boss. Use the General Equipment: Vehicle/Axle Stands

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Remove and discard the RH and LH engine mount bolts from the bottom of the engine crossmember.

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With the aid of an assistant, remove and discard the engine crossmember bolts and remove the engine crossmember.

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Separate the engine and transmission 5 mm (0.19 in).

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Remove the oil pan bolts.

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NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Using a pry tool on the pry pads, remove the oil pan.

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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
- Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
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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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