Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
- Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Place collecting basin underneath.
- Remove the oil drain bolt.
- Collect the engine oil.
- Install the NEW seal ring and the oil drain bolt, tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- NOTE:
Remove the oil pan evenly all the way around with a suitable tool.
CAUTION:Always replace the used oil pan with a new oil pan. The lower oil pan becomes damaged during removal and oil leaks may occur if it is not replaced with a new oil pan.
Remove the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1), and remove the lower oil pan (2).
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Clean the sealing surfaces.
Apply a 5 mm bead of sealer (1) around the perimeter of the lower oil pan. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (Europe LV7)Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (North America LV7) .
- Install the NEW lower oil pan on the upper oil pan, ensure the oil pan locating pins align with the lower oil pan.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:The assembly time including torque check must take no longer than 10 minutes.
Install the 12 lower oil pan bolts (1). Tighten the bolts a first pass to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Tighten the bolts a final pass to final torque specification. Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the collected engine oil.
- Close the hood.