OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [YF (2.0L Zetec)]

Removal

1. Remove the catalytic converter. (See CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [YF (2.0L Zetec)].)

2. Drain the engine oil.

• Install the drain plug.

3. Remove the 17 bolts and the oil pan.

Installation

Caution

• The oil pan sealing surfaces are soft metals. Do not use abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material; use only manual scrapers. Do not scratch or gouge the aluminum sealing surfaces.

1. Clean and inspect the mounting faces of both the oil pan and the cylinder block.

Note

• The oil pan must be installed and the bolts tightened to specification within seven minutes of sealer application or oil leaks may occur.

• Apply a 3 mm {0.1 in} continuous bead of Silicone Gasket and Sealant to the oil pan.

2. Install the oil pan. Tighten the bolts using the sequence shown in two stages:

• Stage 1: Tighten to 6 N·m {61 kgf·cm, 53 in-lbf}.

• Stage 2: Tighten to 12 N·m {122 kgf·cm, 106 in-lbf}.

3. Install the catalytic converter. (See CATALYTIC CONVERTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [YF (2.0L Zetec)].)

4. Fill the crankcase with engine oil.