Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
45. Install 2 of the oil pan bolts (finger tight) into the 2 threaded holes in the oil pan.
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Alternately tighten the 2 bolts one turn at a time until the oil pan-to-cylinder block seal is released.
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Remove the oil pan.
46. NOTICE: Only use a 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the engine front cover and oil pan. Do not use
metal scrapers, wire brushes or any other power abrasive disk to clean the engine front cover. These tools cause scratches and gouges
that make leak paths.
Clean the engine front cover and oil pan using a 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) in a suitable tool turning at the
recommended speed of 15,000 rpm.
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Thoroughly wash the engine front cover and oil pan to remove any foreign material, including any abrasive particles created during the
cleaning process.
47. NOTICE: Place clean, lint-free shop towels over exposed engine cavities. Carefully remove the towels so foreign material is not dropped
into the engine. Any foreign material (including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces) that enters the oil passages or the oil
pan, may cause engine failure.
NOTICE: Do not use wire brushes, power abrasive discs or 3M Roloc(R) Bristle Disk (2-in white, part number 07528) to clean the sealing
surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges that make leak paths. They also cause contamination that will cause premature engine
failure. Remove all traces of the gasket.
Clean the sealing surfaces of the cylinder block in the following sequence.
1. Remove any large deposits of silicone or gasket material.
2. Apply silicone gasket remover and allow to set for several minutes.
3. Remove the silicone gasket remover. A second application of silicone gasket remover may be required if residual traces of silicone or gasket
material remain.
4. Apply metal surface prep to remove any remaining traces of oil or coolant and to prepare the surfaces to bond. Do not attempt to make the
