Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 1074

Fig. 204: Installing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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6. Install the front drive axle assembly. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE

AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL-FORD 8.8-INCH .

7. Lower the vehicle.

8. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY,

MOUNTING AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

9. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

OIL PUMP

Material

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 205: Material Specification
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Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY,

MOUNTING AND CABLES - F150 PICKUP .

2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING &

HOISTING .

3. Remove the oil pan drain plug and drain the engine oil.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 206: Removing Oil Pan Drain Plug
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4. Remove the oil bypass filter.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 207: Removing Oil Bypass Filter
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5. Remove the bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup