Ford Focus Service Manual: Oil Filter Adapter

Ford Focus Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Lubrication / Oil Filter Adapter

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

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Section 100-02.

Disconnect the Engine Oil Pressure (EOP) switch electrical connector.

Remove the EOP switch.

Remove and discard the oil filter.

Remove the 4 bolts and the oil filter adapter.
- Discard the gasket.

Installation

Using a new gasket, install the oil filter adapter and the 4 bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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.

NOTE:
Apply thread sealant to the EOP switch threads.
Install the EOP switch.
- Tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

Connect the EOP switch electrical connector.

Top off the engine with clean engine oil.

Oil Level Indicator and Tube

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- ...

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