Removal Procedure
- Remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (9C1, 5W4) , or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
- Remove the oil level indicator. (1)
- Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Remove and DISCARD - Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [8x]
- Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt@Skid Shield (3) - Remove [2x]
- Remove wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Pull the front bumper fascia extension (4) rearward and down.
- Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Underbody Skid Shield (2) - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) - Release
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]NOTE:
Support the front stabilizer shaft.
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) - Remove [2x]
- Front Stabilizer Shaft (3) - Remove
- Electrical Connector@Heater Coolant Pump (2) - DisconnectNOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Bolt (1) - Remove
- Remove the heater coolant pump and heater water auxiliary pump bracket (2) as assembly and position aside.
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [4x]
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember (1) - Remove
- Disconnect harness connector and retainers as necessary.
- Torque Converter Cover Bolt-Left Side (1) - Remove
- Transmission Converter Cover-Left Side (2) - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
- Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Sleeve (1) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (1) @Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Disconnect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @Engine Oil Cooler Hose - Remove
- Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @Oil Pan - Reposition
- Engine Oil Cooler Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Electrical Connector@Knock Sensor (4) - Disconnect
- Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler pipe bracket nut (1) from the oil pan.
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Ground Stud (1) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (3) @Oil Pan - Reposition
- Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Disconnect
- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors and retainers as necessary.
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bolt (1) @Oil Pan - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bracket (2) @Oil Pan - Remove
- Reposition the transmission cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) as necessary.
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) @Oil Pan - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Reposition
- Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
- Starter Heat Shield (2) - Remove
- Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Remove
- Starter Solenoid Cable (2) - Reposition away
- Starter Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.
- Protective Sleeve (4) - Reposition
- Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) - Remove
- Starter Solenoid Cable (1) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
- Starter (1) - Remove
- Torque Converter Cover Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove
- Transmission Converter Cover- Right Side (2) - Remove
- Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
- Oil Pan Bolt (2, 3) - Remove [16x]
- Oil Pan (1) - Remove
- Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [10x]
- Crankshaft Oil Deflector (2) - Remove
- Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Oil Pan Front Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Using the appropriate tool, clean and prepare the applicable sealing surface.
- Engine Oil Level Sensor Lead Clip (4) - Remove
- Engine Oil Level Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch (2) - Remove
- Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch O-Ring Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
NOTE:
Components removed in graphic to better illustrate service parts.