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Oil Pan: Removal: Removal-4X2

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  1. Drain the cooling system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE--DRAINING COOLING SYSTEM 4.7L ).
  2. Remove the upper fan shroud.
  3. Remove the throttle body resonator and air inlet hose.
  4. Remove the intake manifold (Refer to ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL ).
  5. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  6. Disconnect exhaust pipe at exhaust manifolds.
  7. Remove the structural dust cover (Refer to ENGINE/ENGINE BLOCK/STRUCTURAL COVER -REMOVAL ) (Fig 1) using sequence shown.
    Fig 1: Removing Structural Dust Cover
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  8. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
  9. Position suitable jack under engine.
  10. Remove both left and right side engine mount through bolts (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Removing Both Left And Right Side Engine Mount Through Bolts
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  11. Raise engine to provide clearance to remove oil pan.
  12. Place blocks of wood between engine brackets and lower mounts to provide stability to engine.
    NOTE: Do not pry on oil pan or oil pan gasket. Gasket is mounted to engine and does not come out with oil pan.
  13. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts and oil pan (Fig 3).
    Fig 3: Locating Oil Pan Mounting Bolts And Oil Pan
    G02657059Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Unbolt oil pump pickup tube and remove tube and oil pan gasket from engine.
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