Oil Pan: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
- Disconnect the HO2S and CMS (catalyst monitor sensor) electrical connectors, detach the wire harness retainers.
- Remove the bolts and the exhaust manifold heat shield.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Detach the wire harness retainers.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts and the stud bolt.
- Remove the retainers and the engine undershield.
- Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector and detach the wire harness retainer.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the nut and position aside the bracket.
- Remove the A/C compressor nut and the stud.
- Remove the bolts and position aside the A/C compressor.
- Remove the retainers and the shield.
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- Remove the roll restrictor bolts.
- Position aside the roll restrictor.
- Remove the engine bolt.
- Remove the transmission bolts.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 5 mm (0.19 in).
Loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts.
- Separate the engine from the transmission.
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- Remove the oil drain bolt and the drain the engine oil. Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
- Install the oil drain bolt.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
- Remove the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .