Oil Pump: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 can cause engine failure.
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Automatic transmission shown, manual transmission similar.
- With the engine in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the engine front cover. Refer to: Engine Front Cover .
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the A/C line bracket bolt.
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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 the A/C compressor shield, position aside the A/C compressor.
- Drain and install the drain plug.
Torque
: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
- Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolt.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
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NOTE: Discard the gasket.
Remove the bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
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- Push the tensioner spring down and release the spring from under the shoulder bolt.
- Remove the 2 shoulder bolts and the tensioner and chain.
- Remove the bolt and oil pump sprocket.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pump.