Ford 2009 Mustang Workshop Manual page 23

Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the
directions on the packaging.
Inspect the mating surfaces.
75. Remove the 3 bolts and the oil pump screen and pickup tube assembly.
Discard the O-ring seal.
76. Remove the spacer, 7 nuts and the windage tray.
77. NOTICE: Do not use metal scrapers, wire brushes, power abrasive discs or other abrasive means
to clean the sealing surfaces. These tools cause scratches and gouges which make leak paths.
Use a plastic scraping tool to remove all traces of old sealant.
Remove the bolts, stud bolts and RH valve cover.
Remove and discard the gaskets.
Clean the mating surfaces with silicone gasket remover and metal surface prep. Follow the
directions on the packaging.
Inspect the mating surfaces.