Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Oil Pan Baffle
Oil Pan Baffle
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: 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, can cause engine failure.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Remove the oil pump screen and pickup tube.
3. Remove the 7 nuts and the oil pan baffle.
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To install tighten the oil pan baffle nuts in 2 stages.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 5 Nm (44 inch lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten an additional 45°.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
