Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Refer to Starting and Charging.
2. Remove oil level dipstick.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Drain engine oil from crankcase.
5. Remove starter motor and brace. Refer to Starting and Charging.
6. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S). Refer to Powertrain Management.
7. Remove dual converter Y pipe. Refer to Exhaust System.
8. Remove engine rear plate from converter housing.
9. Remove oil pan retaining bolts. Remove oil pan making sure internal pan baffle does not snag oil pump screen cover and tube.
INSTALLATION
1. Clean the gasket surfaces on the cylinder block and oil pan.
NOTE: Silicone Gasket and Sealant usage.
Surface Preparation
Prior to applying sealer, clean sealing surface with Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent meeting Ford specification
WSE-M5B392-A, to remove all residues that may interfere with the sealer's ability to adhere.
Silicone Sealant Cureing
