Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement .
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Loosen the 3 A/C compressor bolts (1, 2).
- Remove the A/C compressor bolt (2) completely.
- Pull the A/C compressor away from the engine block and oil pan in order to gain access to the oil pan.
- Remove the 4 transmission bolts (1) from the transmission.
- Remove the long oil pan bolt (3).
- Remove the 14 short oil pan bolts (2).
- Remove the oil pan (1).
NOTE:
Do not remove the A/C compressor.
CAUTION:
Pry the oil pan carefully in order to prevent damage to the transaxle case or the oil pan sealing surfaces.