Oil Pan: Installation
- Install new oil pan seals.
- Apply Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the oil pan seals as shown.
- Apply a bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant F7AZ-19554-EA or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSE-M4G323-A4 to the oil pan as shown.
- Position the oil pan.
- Install the oil pan bolts and tighten in the sequence shown.
- Install the transaxle-to-engine separator plate.
- Position the transaxle to engine separator plate.
- Position the RH transaxle-to-engine brace.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the exhaust outlet pipe bracket.
- Position the exhaust outlet pipe bracket.
- Install the bolts.
- Install the LH transaxle-to-engine brace.
- Position the LH transaxle-to-engine brace.
- Install the bolts and nut.
- Install the exhaust outlet pipe nuts and bolt.
- Position the exhaust outlet pipe.
- Install the LH exhaust manifold to outlet pipe nuts.
- Install the exhaust system flex tube bracket bolt.
- Connect the HO2S electrical connector.
- Install the transverse member.
- Position the transverse member.
- Install the transverse member bolts.
- Install the LH splash shield bolt.
- Install the RH engine support insulator through bolt and nut.
- Install the LH engine support insulator through bolt.
- Remove the screw-type jack.
- Attach the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) wire harness.
- Install the engine splash shield.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the oil level dipstick.
- Fill the engine with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G to the specified level.
- Connect the battery ground cable.
NOTE:
Make sure the oil pan and mating surfaces are cleaned of any oil sealant.