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Powertrain

Oil Filter Adapter

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10steps
~60min
3/5difficulty
010203040502518N·mlb·ft
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Material
Item Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US); Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil (Canada) XO-5W20-QSP (US); CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C945-A
Motorcraft® Thread Sealant with PTFE TA-24 WSK-M2G350-A2
Removal
  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.
  2. Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.
  3. Remove the EOP switch.
  4. Remove and discard the oil filter.
  5. Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
    • Discard the gasket.
Installation
  1. Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 4 bolts.
    • Tighten to 25 N·m.
  2. NOTE: Lubricate the engine oil filter gasket with clean engine oil prior to installing the oil filter.

    Install a new oil filter.

    • Tighten the oil filter three-fourths turn after the oil filter gasket makes contact with the oil filter adapter.
  3. NOTE: Apply thread sealant to the EOP switch threads.

    Install the EOP switch.

    • Tighten to 15 N·m.
  4. Connect the EOP switch electrical connector.
  5. Top off the engine with clean engine oil.

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