Lower Oil Pan

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Lower Oil Pan & Fasteners

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Drain the engine oil. Refer to LUBRICATION/OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front suspension skid plate, if equipped. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, REMOVAL .
NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
Remove twelve bolts (1), two nuts (3) and two studs (2) from the flange of the lower oil pan.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Oil Pan
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CAUTION:
Do not pry on the lower oil pan flange. There are no designated pry points for lower oil pan removal. Prying on only one or a few locations could bend the flange and damage the pan.
Using a pry bar (1), apply a side force to the lower oil pan (2) in order to shear the sealant bond and remove the pan.
Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .