F 150 Heritage 2WD Pickup V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004)
Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the engine front cover-to-cylinder block mating surface.
5. NOTE: If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the sealing area, use
silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow this procedure can cause future oil
leakage.
Apply the silicone gasket and sealant at the rear oil seal retainer-to-cylinder block sealing surface.
6. Position the oil pan gasket.
7. Install the bolts and tighten in three stages, in the sequence shown.
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Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
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Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
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Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.