Oil Pan: Installation
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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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- Install the following items:
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NOTE: The use of the two studs will aid in the alignment of the oil pan.
Install the two M8x20 studs.
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NOTE: The component must be installed within 5 minutes of applying the sealant.
Apply a 3.5 mm (0.137 in) bead of silicone sealant.
Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
- Install the oil pan and remove the alignment studs.
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NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.
Install the oil pan bolts finger-tight.
- Tighten the oil pan bolts in sequence shown.
Torque: 1 - 4: 35 lb.ft (47 Nm) 5 - 17: 168 lb.in (19 Nm)
- Lubricate and install the new engine oil filter.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
Torque: 128 lb.in (14.5 Nm)
- Position the coolant hoses assembly and install the bolts.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
- Install the engine undershield and the retainers.
- Fill the engine with engine oil.
Material: Engine Oil - SAE 5W-20 - Synthetic Blend Motor Oil / XO-5W20-Q1SP (WSS-M2C945-B1)
- Install the oil level indicator.