FixVault
Home › Ford › 2003 › Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic › Repair and Diagnosis › Engine Mechanical › Mechanical › Engine-3.8L › In-Vehicle Repair › Oil Pan › Removal

Oil Pan: Removal

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Sight Shield
    G01623669Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
    1. Disconnect the hose.
    2. Remove the bolts.
    3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
      Fig 2: Removing Coolant Recovery Reservoir
      G01623670Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the special tool.
    Fig 3: Installing Special Tool (303-D095) 1 Of 2
    G01623671Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Install the special tool.
    Fig 4: Installing Special Tool (303-D095) 2 Of 2
    G01623672Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Install the special tool.
    Fig 5: Installing Special Tool (303-F072)
    G01623673Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Raise and support the vehicle.
  9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
    Fig 6: Removing LH Engine Mount Nut
    G01623674Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
    Fig 7: Removing RH Engine Mount Nut
    G01623675Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Lower the vehicle.
  12. Raise the engine.
    Fig 8: Raising Engine Using SST
    G01623676Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Raise and support the vehicle.
  14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    Fig 9: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01623677Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
  16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.
    Fig 10: Removing Wiring Harness Bracket
    G01623678Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.
    Fig 11: Removing Transmission Lower Bolts
    G01623679Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    Fig 12: Removing Oil Pan Bolts
    G01623680Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember.
    Fig 13: Positioning Safety Stand Under Subframe Crossmember
    G01623681Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.
    Fig 14: Removing Subframe Lower Bolts
    G01623682Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.
    Fig 15: Removing Subframe Upper Bolts
    G01623683Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts. Loosen the two bolts.
    Fig 16: Locating Bolt
    G01623684Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Lower the front subframe.
    Fig 17: Lowering Front Subframe
    G01623685Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Remove the oil pan.
    Fig 18: Removing Oil Pan
    G01623686Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
About FixVault