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Oil Pan: Removal

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove air inlet tube. Remove radiator sight shield. Remove hood weather seal. Remove wipers, left cowl vent screen and wiper module. Install Engine Support (D88L-6000-A) and lifting eyes. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine mount through-bolts.
  2. Partially lower vehicle. Slightly raise engine with engine support. Raise and support vehicle, and remove starter. Drain engine oil, and remove oil filter. Remove starter wiring and ground strap. On A/T models, disconnect transmission cooler lines.
  3. On all models, remove oil pan-to-transmission housing bolts. Remove oil pan-to-crankshaft sensor shield bolts (if equipped). Remove remaining oil pan bolts. Remove steering shaft-to-steering gear pinch bolt. Separate steering shaft from steering gear. Compress front coil springs.
  4. Place transmission jack under front of subframe. Remove 6 rearward subframe mounting bolts. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, 2 forward subframe mounting bolts. Remove lower control arm-to-strut bolts. Lower subframe. Remove oil pan and seals. Remove oil pump pickup tube and oil pump (if necessary).
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