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IN-
VEHICLE REPAIR
Oil Pan
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. For additional information, refer to Section 303 - 12 .
3. Remove the radiator sight shield.
4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. 1. Disconnect the hose.
SECTION 303-
01A: Engine — 3.8L 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual Special Tool(s)
3 Bar Engine Support Kit
303-
F072 Lifting Bracket Set, Engine
303-
D095 (D94L-6001- A) or
equivalent
Material Item Specification
SAE 5W-
20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
XO- 5W20-QSP or equivalent WSS-
M2C153-
H Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-
19A536- RA or equivalent WSE-
M5B392-
A Silicone Gasket and Sealant
F7AZ-
19554- EA or equivalent WSE-
M4G323-
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2. Remove the bolts.
3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Install the special tool.
6. Install the special tool.
7. Install the special tool.
8. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 . Klj . 2 ba
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9. Remove the LH engine mount nut.
10. Remove the RH engine mount nut.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. Raise the engine.
13. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to Section 100 - 02 .
14. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil. Klj . 3 ba
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15. Remove the starter motor. For additional information, refer to
Section 303 - 06 .
16. Position the wiring harness bracket aside.
17. Remove the transmission lower bolts.
18. Remove the oil pan bolts.
19. Position a safety stand under the subframe crossmember. Klj . 4 ba
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20. Remove the four subframe lower bolts.
21. Remove the two subframe upper bolts.
22.
NOTE: Do not completely remove these bolts.
Loosen the two bolts.
23. Lower the front subframe. Klj . 5 ba
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24. Remove the oil pan.
Installation 1. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the
sealing area 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.
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. Klj . 6 ba
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