Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
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NOTE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components.
- Place your hand under the engine appearance cover at each grommet location and push straight up to release each grommet from the studs.
- After all of the grommets have been released from the studs, remove the appearance cover from the engine.
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Remove the following items:
- Remove the upper air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe 2.3L EcoBoost .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner 2.3L EcoBoost .
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the retainers and the underbody shields.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt 2.3L EcoBoost .
- Loosen the clamps and remove the nuts and the CAC inlet tube.
- Loosen the clamps and remove the CAC outlet tube.
- Remove the bolts and position the engine roll restrictor back into the subframe.
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- Disconnect the electrical connectors and wiring retainer.
- Remove the nut and stud.
- Remove the bolts and position the A/C compressor aside and support.
- Remove the transfer case. Refer to: Transfer Case .
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- Remove the oil pan drain bolt and drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil pan drain bolt.
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the engine-to-transmission fasteners more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the engine-to-transmission bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolt.
- Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolts.
- Separate the transmission from the engine 5 mm (0.19 in).
- Remove the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pan.