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Oil Pan: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: 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, can cause engine failure.
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Remove the front catalytic converter. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the 2 bolts and the front catalytic converter bracket.
    Fig 1: Locating Front Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts
    G04655714Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Drain the engine oil and install the drain plug.
    • Tighten to 26 N.m (19 lb-ft).
  5. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  6. Remove the torque converter lower inspection cover.
  7. Remove the 2 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
  8. Remove the oil pan-to-oil filter adapter bolt.
  9. Remove the 15 bolts and the oil pan.
    • Remove and discard the gasket.
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