Oil Pan: Installation

NOTE: If the oil pan is not installed within 4 minutes, remove the sealer and reapply.

Clean and apply sealant to the oil pan sealing areas shown and install the oil pan rear seal.
1. Apply silicone gasket and sealer to the rear main bearing cap.
2. Install the rear oil pan seal.
3. Apply a bead of silicone gasket and sealer to the oil pan mating surface.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Rear Oil Pan Seal
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the oil pan and start the bolts.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in) in the sequence shown.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts Tightening Sequence
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Install the 3 oil pan-to-transaxle bolts.
- Tighten to 45 Nm (33 lb-ft).
Install the inspection cover, bolt and the pin-type retainer.
Install the oil pan drain plug and gasket.
- Tighten to 26 Nm (19 lb-ft).
Install the dual converter Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Install the starter. For additional information, refer to STARTING SYSTEM .
Refill the engine with clean engine oil.