Oil Pan: Removal
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air cleaner and fan shroud. Remove spark plug wires and distributor cap.
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain crankcase oil. Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector, and remove sensor (if equipped).
- Disconnect exhaust pipe at manifold, Air Injection Reactor (AIR) pipe clamp and catalytic converter hanger bolts. Remove exhaust crossover pipe at manifold and converter (if equipped).
- Remove starter and flexplate access cover. Disconnect transmission line bracket at oil pan. Remove engine mount through bolts. Remove oil pan bolts. Lower pan.
- Position front crankshaft throw and/or counterweight on horizontal plane so it does not hinder oil pan removal. Turn crankshaft to 6 o'clock position on timing mark. Raise engine, reinstall through bolts and remove oil pan.