LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Ford >> 2003 >> Mustang Base, 2D Convertible, Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Mechanical >> Mechanical >> Engine-3.8L >> In-Vehicle Repair >> Oil Pan >> Installation
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Oil Pan: Installation

    NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing are cleaned with metal surface cleaner. Allow to dry until there is no sign of wetness, or four minutes, whichever is longer. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil leakage.
  1. Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal.
    1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant to the rear main bearing cap.
    2. Install the oil pan rear seal.
    3. Clean the oil pan mating surfaces with metal surface cleaner an apply silicone gasket and sealant to the oil pan mating surface.
      Fig 1: Identifying Oil Pan Sealing Area For Applying Sealant
      G01623687Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Position the oil pan and start the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Oil Pan Bolts
    G01623688Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the bolts in two stages in the sequence shown.
    • Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    • Stage 2: Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 3: Identifying Tightening Sequence Of Oil Pan Bolts
      G01623689Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Install the transmission lower bolts.
    Fig 4: Installing Transmission Lower Bolts
    G01623690Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the oil pan drain plug.
    Fig 5: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
    G01623691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Raise the front subframe into position.
    Fig 6: Raising Front Subframe
    G01623692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Tighten the two bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Bolt
    G01623693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Install the two bolts.
    Fig 8: Identifying Tightening Torque Of Bolt
    G01623694Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Install the four subframe lower bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Subframe Lower Bolts
    G01623695Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. Remove the safety stand.
    Fig 10: Removing Safety Stand
    G01623696Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Install the bracket.
    Fig 11: Installing Bracket
    G01623697Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the starter motor. For additional information, refer to STARTERS .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Lower the engine.
    Fig 12: Lowering Engine
    G01623698Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Raise and support the vehicle.
  16. Install the RH engine mount nut.
    Fig 13: Installing RH Engine Mount Nut
    G01623699Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  17. Install the LH engine mount nut.
    Fig 14: Installing LH Engine Mount Nut
    G01623700Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Remove the special tools.
  20. Install the coolant recovery reservoir.
    Fig 15: Installing Coolant Recovery Reservoir
    G01623701Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  21. Install the radiator sight shield.
    Fig 16: Installing Radiator Sight Shield
    G01623702Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  22. Install the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
  23. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  24. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.
    25. CAUTION: Correct coolant bleeding is critical for correct engine cooling.
  25. Fill and bleed the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to ENGINE COOLING .
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals