Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
NOTICE: 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, may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Early build engines have 11 fastener valve covers, late build engines have 9 fastener valve covers. Do not attempt to install bolts in
the 2 empty late build valve cover holes or damage to the valve cover will occur.
All vehicles
1. NOTICE: Failure to use Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone may cause the engine oil to foam excessively and result in
serious engine damage.
NOTE: The oil pan and the 4 specified bolts must be installed and the oil pan aligned to the cylinder block and A/C compressor within 4 minutes
of sealant application. Final tightening of the oil pan bolts must be carried out within 60 minutes of sealant application.
Apply a 3 mm (0.11 in) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the sealing surface of the oil pan.
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Apply a 5.5 mm (0.21 in) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Performance Engine RTV Silicone to the 2 crankshaft seal retainer plate-to-cylinder
block joint areas on the sealing surface of the oil pan.
