RWD Lower

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Lower Splash Shield & Fasteners

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine/Lubrication/OIL - Standard Procedure .

Fig 2: Bolts, Studs, Nuts & Lower Oil Pan
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NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
Remove twelve bolts (4), two studs (2) and two nuts (3) from the flange of the lower oil pan (1).

Fig 3: Using Pry Bar To Remove 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 side force to the lower oil pan (2) in order to sever the sealant bond and remove the pan.
Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to Engine/Lubrication/PAN, Oil - Cleaning .