1996 Ford Contour oil pan

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Here are the instructions on how to remove the oil pan so you can install a new gasket.

OIL PAN, ENGINE
REMOVAL
1. Install three bar engine support D88L-6000-A, or equivalent, onto engine lifting eyes, then support engine.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then remove three way catalytic converter as follows:
a. Remove outlet flange nuts, then muffler and converter outlet gasket from converter.
B. Remove EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube, bracket and clamp from converter.
C. Lower vehicle, then remove heat shield and converter nuts from exhaust manifold.
D. Remove converter and converter inlet gasket from exhaust manifold. Discard inlet gasket.
2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from low oil level sensor.
3. Remove heater water tube bolt from bottom of oil pan and position heater water tube aside.
4. Remove engine oil pan drain plug and drain oil from engine, then install drain plug with new gasket.
5. Remove oil pan bolts from transaxle housing, then lower engine rear plate.
6. Remove lefthand and righthand front engine support insulator through bolts.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Mark location of upper front engine support bracket, then remove bracket from upper front engine support insulator.
9. Raise engine to gain access for oil pan removal, supporting engine with engine support tool.
10. Raise and support vehicle, then remove oil pan bolts from cylinder block.
11. Remove oil pan and oil pan gasket.
12. Clean oil pan with suitable soap and water solution. Dry completely with compressed air and inspect oil pan for damage. Replace oil pan as necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean oil pan to cylinder block sealing surfaces on oil pan and cylinder block with shop towel and a suitable metal parts cleaner.

2. Apply 1/8 inch bead of silicone gasket and sealant F1AZ-19562-A, or equivalent, to parting lines of oil pump and crankshaft rear main seal retainer on cylinder block at oil pan sealing surfaces.
3. Install oil pan gasket, oil pan and bolts to cylinder, pushing oil pan flush against transaxle case.
4. Install lower engine rear plate.
5. Lower vehicle, then lower engine into position and support with three bar engine support D88L-6000-A, or equivalent.
6. Install lefthand and righthand front engine support insulator through bolts.
7. Connect engine control sensor wiring to low oil level sensor.
8. Install heater water tube and bolt to bottom of oil pan.
9. Install catalytic converter as follows:
a. Loosely install converter to exhaust manifold using new converter inlet gasket.
B. Position muffler and converter outlet gasket onto converter and loosely install retainers onto converter outlet flange studs.
C. Align exhaust system. Ensure muffler and converter are fully engaged. Tighten all nuts and bolts, starting at front of system.
D. Install EGR valve to exhaust manifold tube to converter.
10. Lower vehicle, then remove engine support.
11. Fill crankcase to proper level with specified engine oil, then run engine and check for leaks.

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