Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the right engine splash shield.
- Drain the engine oil.
- Remove the starter and lay it aside.
- Remove the engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement .
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan nuts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- Clean the sealing surfaces on the pan, cylinder case and front cover. Make sure that the old RTV is removed from the blind attaching holes.