Oil Pan: Removal

All vehicles 

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

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3. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner . Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .

   Vehicles with automatic transmission 

4. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Disconnect the selector lever cable end from the manual control lever.

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5. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Remove the bolts and position aside the shift cable.

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   All vehicles 

6. NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than (0.197 in) 5 mm.
   NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Loosen the bolts.

   Distance

   : 0.197in (5mm)

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7. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Remove the ground wire nut.

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8. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

   Loosen the stud bolt.

   Distance

   : 0.197in (5mm)

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

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11. Remove the A/C pipe bracket bolt.

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12. 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 the A/C compressor shield, position aside the A/C compressor.

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13. Drain and install the drain plug.

    Torque

    : 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)

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14. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.

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15. Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolt.

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16. Remove the oil pan bolts.

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17. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Remove the bolts and the support bracket.

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18. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Loosen the bolts.

    Distance

    : 0.197in (5mm)

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19. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

    Separate the engine and transaxle.

    Distance

    : 0.197in (5mm)

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20. NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.

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

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21. Remove the bolts and the oil pan.

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22. NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15, 000 RPM, to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
    • Make sure that the mating faces of the oil pan are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

      Material

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

      Material

      : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

      Material

      : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.

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23. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine block are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material

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

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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24. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces of the engine block. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.

    Make sure that the mating faces of the engine front cover are clean and free of foreign material. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation . Use the General Equipment: Plastic Scraper

    Material

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

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts Cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

    Material

    : Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep Wipes / ZC-31-B

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