Oil Pan: Installation

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges, which make leaks paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.

Clean the gasket sealing surfaces.

NOTE: Make sure all gasket sealing surfaces are clean and dry.

Install a new oil pan gasket, oil pan and 17 bolts.
- Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown in 2 stages.
  - Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  - Stage 2: Tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Bolts Tightening Sequence
    Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the front cross brace and the 8 bolts.
- Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 2: Installing Front Cross Brace And Bolts
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: Lubricate the oil filter gasket with clean engine oil.

Install a new oil filter until the gasket seal makes contact.
- Tighten the oil filter an additional 270 degrees.
Fill the engine with clean engine oil.