Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 910

Fig. 549: Removing Oil Pan - 4X4
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

7. Remove and discard the oil pan gasket. Clean the sealing surfaces with silicone gasket

remover and metal surface prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Inspect the mating
surfaces.

Installation

CAUTION: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive

discs, or other abrasive means to clean the sealing
surfaces. These may cause scratches and gouges
resulting in leak paths. Use a plastic scraper to clean the
sealing surfaces.

NOTE:

If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the
sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface
prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 550: Identifying Silicone Gasket & Sealant Application Locations - 4X4
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.

this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

NOTE:

If the oil pan is not secured within four minutes, the sealant
must be removed and the sealing area cleaned. To clean the
sealing area, use silicone gasket remover and metal surface
prep. Follow the directions on the packaging. Failure to follow
this procedure can cause future oil leakage.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 551: Identifying Silicone Gasket & Sealant Application Location - 4X4
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2. Apply silicone gasket and sealant in the locations shown.

3. Position the new oil pan gasket and the oil pan and loosely install the bolts.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup

Fig. 552: Installing Oil Pan Gasket & Oil Pan - 4X4
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. Tighten the bolts in three stages in the sequence shown.

Stage 1: Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).

Stage 2: Tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

Stage 3: Tighten an additional 60 degrees.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ENGINE Engine - 4.6L & 5.4L - F150 Pickup