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Oil Pan: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Components
G07398107Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Part Number Description
1 6730 Drain plug - 27 Nm (20 lb-ft)
2 6714 Engine oil filter
3 W714288 Oil pan-to-bellhousing bolt (4 required)
4 W503297 Engine front cover bolt (4 required)
5 W708221 Oil pan bolt
6 W712943 Oil pan bolt (13 required)
7 6675 Oil pan
8 W503297 Oil pan bolt (2 required)
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, may cause engine failure.

All Vehicles 

  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
  2. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER .
  3. Remove the battery tray. For additional information, refer to BATTERY TRAY .
  4. Remove the oil level indicator.
    G00613086Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Detach the wiring harness retainer from the starter stud bolt.
    • Remove the starter stud bolt.
      G07398109Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Loosen the 3 upper bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
    G07398110Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
    • Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
    G00613087Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
    G00613088Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST Y-PIPE .
  10. Remove the 2 nuts and the engine roll restrictor heat shield.
    G00613089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts and the engine roll restrictor.
    G00613090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    12. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles 

  12. Remove the RH catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER - RH .
  13. Remove the RH wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEEL AND TIRE .
  14. Remove the 2 intermediate shaft support bolts, the 5 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) support bracket bolts and the PTU  support bracket.
    G07398111Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    15. All vehicles 

    NOTE: It may be necessary to roll the bottom of the engine back for the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor stud to clear the subframe.
  15. Remove the A/C compressor nut and stud.
    G07398112Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Loosen the 3 LH bellhousing-to-engine bolts 5 mm (0.19 in).
    G07398113Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    17. NOTE: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicle shown, Front Wheel Drive (FWD) similar. Parts removed from graphic for clarity.
  17. Loosen the RH engine-to-bellhousing bolt 5 mm (0.19 in).
    G07398114Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Remove the 2 fasteners and the inspection cover.
    G07398115Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  19. Remove the 2 LH catalytic converter bracket bolts.
    G00613091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  20. Remove the 4 oil pan-to-bellhousing bolts and the LH catalytic converter bracket.
    G00613092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Separate the engine and transaxle 5 mm (0.19 in).
    G00613093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Remove the 4 lower engine front cover bolts.
    G07398118Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  23. Remove the 16 oil pan bolts.
    G00613094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  24. Install 2 of the oil pan bolts (finger-tight) into the 2 threaded holes in the oil pan.
    • Alternately tighten the 2 bolts one turn at a time until the oil pan-to-cylinder block seal is released.
    • Remove the oil pan.
    G00613095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    25. NOTE: Only use a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the oil pan. Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths.
  25. Clean the engine oil pan using a 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the recommended speed of 15,000 RPM.
    • Thoroughly wash the oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the cleaning process.
    26. NOTE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M™ Roloc® Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that causes premature engine failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
  26. Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block and engine front cover in the following sequence.
    1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
    2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
    3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket material remain.
    4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the metal shiny. Some staining of the metal surfaces is normal.
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