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Oil Pan: Removal

CAUTION: 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.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  4. Remove the 8 bolts and the front cross brace.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts And Front Cross Brace
    G04007361Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.
    • Discard the gasket.
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