Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, depower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Remove the LH exhaust manifold. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD - LH .
Remove the bolt and the oil level indicator tube.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

CAUTION: Failure to lubricate the O-ring seal and the oil level indicator tube-to-engine block mating surface with clean engine oil can result in engine oil leaks.

CAUTION: Make sure the O-ring seal remains in position and does not roll up the indicator tube during installation.

Remove the O-ring seal and discard.

WARNING: If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system. For important safety warnings and procedures, refer to FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .

To install, reverse the removal procedure. If equipped with fire suppression system, repower the system.
- Lubricate the new O-ring seal and engine mating surface with clean engine oil.