Crown Victoria V8-4.6L SOHC VIN 6 (1996)
Oil Filter Adapter: Service and Repair
Installation
1. If only the oil bypass filter was removed, proceed to Step 2. If removal of the oil filter adapter was required, proceed with the following:
2. Install new oil filter adapter gasket, oil filter adapter and retaining bolts.
a. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).
b. Install the lower radiator hose onto the oil filter adapter. Install the hose clamp securely.
c. Connect the engine control sensor wiring to the oil pressure sensor.
d. On trailer tow and police option equipped vehicles, connect the oil supply and return hoses from the oil cooler to the oil filter adapter.
3. NOTE: The oil bypass filter has a 22 mm metric thread and an anti-drain back valve. Make sure the replacement oil bypass filter is equipped with
a 22 mm metric thread and the anti-drain back valve.
Coat rubber seal of oil bypass filter with clean engine oil.
4. Install oil bypass filter on oil filter adapter until rubber seal contacts sealing surface of oil filter adapter.
5. Tighten an additional three-quarter turn after seal contact.
6. If removed, install front radiator air deflector.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Check oil level and fill to specified level.
9. If required, fill cooling system.
10. Start engine and check for leaks.
