Flex FWD V6-3.5L (2010)
5. Install the remaining oil pan bolts. Tighten all the oil pan bolts in the sequence shown.
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Tighten the large bolts (1-14) to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
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Tighten the small bolts (15 and 16) to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
6. Install the A/C compressor mounting stud and nut.
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Tighten the stud to 9 Nm (80 lb-in) and the nut to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
7. Install the Alignment Pins.
8. 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 engine front cover and bolts 17, 18, 19 and 20 must be installed within 4 minutes of the initial sealant application. The remainder of
the engine front cover bolts and the engine mount bracket bolts must be installed and tightened within 35 minutes of the initial sealant application.