F 150 4WD Pickup V8-5.4L CNG VIN M (2001)
6. Remove the oil pan.
7. CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs, or other abrasive means to clean the sealing surfaces. These may
cause scratches and gouges resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
Remove and discard the oil pan gasket. Clean the sealing surfaces with metal surface cleaner.
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Allow the surfaces to dry for four minutes or until there is no sign of wetness, whichever is longest. Failure to do so can cause future oil leaks.
Installation
1. NOTE: If the oil pan and gasket are not secured within four minutes of sealer application, the sealant must be removed and the sealing surfaces
cleaned with metal surface cleaner.
Apply silicone gasket and sealant in two places.
2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant.