Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (RWD)
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Remove
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer @ Lower Oil Pan - Disconnect
Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Remove [20x]
- Locate the four threaded insert jack screw locations on the lower oil pan. Use four lower oil pan bolts in these locations, and tighten the bolts by hand 1 to 2 turn each in a uniform manner, rotating between bolts until the oil pan has full separation from the lower crankcase extension.
- Oil Pan (2) - Remove
- Remove jack screws from oil pan.
- CAUTION:
After removing the oil pump flow control valve, ensure the entire valve has been removed and there is no debris left in the oil pump bore. Failure to ensure the oil pump bore is free from debris may result in engine damage.
NOTE:The engine should be allowed to cool for 2 hours, or until the pump is near ambient temperature or there is a high risk of breaking the oil pump flow control solenoid valve off in the bore when attempting removal.
Electrical Connector @ Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve - Disconnect
- Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve Bolt (1) - Remove
- Oil Pump Flow Control Solenoid Valve (2) - Remove
Do not pry on the oil pan to lower crankcase extension as the sealing surface will become damaged.