Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Lower Oil Pan Bolt (1) - Remove [17x]
- 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 turns each in a uniform manner, rotating between bolts until the oil pan has full separation from the lower crankcase extension.
- Oil Pan (2) - Remove
NOTE:
Do not pry on the oil pan to lower crankcase extension as the sealing surface will become damaged.