MKZ AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
43. CAUTION: The steering gear-to-dash seal must be removed or it will be damaged when lowering the subframe.
Release the 4 clips and slide the steering gear-to-dash seal off of the steering gear and into the passenger compartment.
44. Disconnect the transaxle cooler hoses.
45. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
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Install the drain plug and tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb-ft).
46. Remove and discard the engine oil filter.