Oil Pan: Removal
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview .
- Remove the oil level indicator.
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NOTE: This steps does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Remove the following items:
- Remove the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
- Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe. Refer to: Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe .
- Detach the wiring harness clips and remove the nut.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the transmission, do not loosen the transmission-to-engine bolts more than 3 turns.NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Loosen the upper flange stud bolts. Loosen: 3 turn(s)
- Remove the A/C compressor belt. Refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Belt .
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NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Loosen the rear flange bolt. Loosen: 3 turn(s)
- Disconnect the A/C compressor upper electrical connector.
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- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove the nut.
- Remove the stud.
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NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.
Remove the bolt.
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NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.
Remove the bolt.
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NOTE: Make sure that no strain is placed on the refrigerant lines.NOTE: Make sure that the component is secured with suitable cable ties.
Using a cable tie, position aside the A/C compressor.
Use the General Equipment: Cable Ties
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NOTE: The oil drain plug with O-ring seal is to be reused unless damaged.
Drain and install the drain plug.
Use the General Equipment: Oil Drain Equipment
Torque: 20 lb.ft (27 Nm)
- Remove and discard the engine oil filter.
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NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.
Remove the oil pan-to-transmission bolt.
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NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Remove the bolts and the support bracket.
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NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Loosen the transmission to engine bolt. Loosen: 3 turn(s)
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NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Separate the engine and transmission.
Distance
: 0.197 in (5 mm)
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NOTE: This step does not apply if the engine front cover is removed.
Remove the engine front cover-to-oil pan bolts.
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NOTE: Note the different lengths of the bolts.
Remove the bolts and the oil pan.
- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation
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- Clean and prepare the RTV sealing surface. Refer to: RTV Sealing Surface Cleaning and Preparation .