Expedition 2WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1997)
24. Remove the oil pan bolts.
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Position the oil pan aside to gain access to the oil pick up tube.
NOTE: Be careful when removing the oil pan gasket. The oil part gasket is reusable if it is not damaged.
25. Remove the oil pick up tube bracket bolt.
26. Remove the oil pick up tube bolts.
27. Remove the oil pan and the oil pick up tube together.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean and inspect the mating surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
2. Position the oil pan gasket, the oil pan and the oil pick up tube together to the cylinder block.
