Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 1073

Fig. 200: Applying Sealer To Rear Main Bearing Cap & Oil Pan Mating
Surface

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

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2. Position the oil pan and start the bolts.

Fig. 201: Positioning Oil Pan
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3. Tighten the bolts in the sequence indicated, in two stages.

Stage 1: Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Stage 2: Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

Fig. 202: Oil Pan Bolt Tightening Sequence
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4. Install the oil pan-to-transmission bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 203: Installing Oil Pan-To-Transmission Bolts
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5. Install the oil pan drain plug.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.2L - F150 Pickup