Pan, Oil: Removal: Upper

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

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Remove the bolt (1) and remove the oil level indicator (2).
If equipped, remove the front skid plate and the front suspension skid plate. For the front skid plate, Refer to REMOVAL . For the front suspension skid plate, Refer to REMOVAL
Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .
NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
If equipped with AWD, remove the front axle. Refer to REMOVAL .
Remove the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, REMOVAL .

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Unclip the transmission cooler line retainer (1) from the oil pan flange.

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Remove two rubber plugs (1) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.

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CAUTION:
There are two hidden M6 bolts that must be removed from the rear of the upper oil pan flange. If these bolts are not removed, the rear oil seal retainer flange will be severely damaged.
Remove two M6 bolts (1) from the rear oil seal retainer flange.

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Remove four transmission to the engine oil pan bolts (1).

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Remove nineteen M8 oil pan mounting bolts (1).

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Using the four indicated pry points, carefully remove the upper oil pan.
Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .