Oil Pan: Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Clean the block and pan gasket surfaces.
Trim or remove excess sealant film in the rear main cap oil pan gasket groove. DO NOT remove the sealant inside the rear main cap slots.
If present, trim excess sealant from inside the engine.
Clean oil pan in solvent and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Clean oil screen and pipe thoroughly in clean solvent. Inspect condition of screen.