Taurus L4-153 2.5L HSC (1986)
Oil Pan: Service and Repair
Fig. 10 Oil pan removal
*** UPDATED BY TSB # 89-12A-27
Removal
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Drain engine coolant and oil into suitable container.
4.
On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove roll restrictor.
5.
Remove starter from engine.
6.
Disconnect exhaust pipe from oil pan.
7.
Remove engine coolant tube located at the lower radiator hose, at the water pump and from tabs on oil pan. On models equipped with A/C,
position A/C line off to side.