Excursion 2WD V10-6.8L VIN Z CNG (2003)
38. Remove the nut and detach the transmission cooling tube bracket.
39. Remove the bolts and partially lower the oil pan
40. Remove the bolts retaining the oil pump screen cover and pickup tube. Remove the pickup tube and spacer and let them drop into the oil pan.
41. Remove the oil pan and the oil pan gasket from the rear of the engine.
42. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools
cause scratches and gouges, which make leak paths. Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of sealant.