Engine Oil Draining and Filling

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Oil Drain Equipment

Materials

Name	Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4-A, PM-4-B	-

Draining

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove pin-type retainer.
- Remove the bolts and the underbody shield.
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Remove the pin-type retainers, bolts and the rear underbody shield.

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- Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil drain plug.
  Torque: 19 lb.ft (26 Nm)
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Remove and discard the engine oil filter. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment

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1. Using brake cleaner, clean the drain trough. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
  Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B
2. Wipe the drain trough clean.

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Filling

- Lubricate the oil filter seal with clean engine oil and install and tighten in 2 stages.
- Stage 1: Install to initial gasket contact.
- Stage 2: Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn.
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Install the rear underbody shield, bolts and the pin-type retainers.
Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)

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- Install the underbody shield and the bolts.
  Torque: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Install pin-type retainer.
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Fill the engine with clean engine oil. Refer to: Specifications .

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