Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front crossmember. For additional information, refer to FULL FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING .
Remove the bolt and the nut. Position the transmission cooler tubes aside.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Nut
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Drain the engine oil.
- Install the drain plug when finished.
Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug
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Remove the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
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Remove the oil pan and the gasket.