Oil Pan: Installation

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .
Material: Motorcraft® Silicone Gasket Remover / ZC-30-A

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Surface Prep wipes / ZC-31-B

Material: Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts cleaner / PM-4-A, PM-4-B

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NOTE: Failure to use Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in serious engine damage.

NOTE: The oil pan must be installed within 10 minutes of applying the sealer and the bolts must be installed and tightened to 2-5 Nm (18-44 lb-in) within 15 of applying the sealer. Final tightening of the bolts must be completed within 60 minutes of applying the sealer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
1. Install a new gasket.
2. Apply 18 mm (0.7 in) drops of Sealant.
  Material: Motorcraft® High Performance Engine RTV Silicone / TA-357 (WSE-M4G323-A6)
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Tighten the bolts in 2 stages.
Torque: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - Stage 2: 45°

Fig 1: Oil Pan Tightening Sequence

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