Removal Procedure
- Remove the negative battery cable from the battery. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (KL9)
Remove the oil level indicator. (1)
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Oil and Oil Filter - Remove and DISCARD - Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [ 10x ]
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [ 8x ]
Pull the front bumper fascia extension (1) rearward and down from the front bumper fascia.
Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt (2) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Bolt @ Skid Shield (3) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Remove wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Pull the front bumper fascia extension (4) rearward and down.
Underbody Skid Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Underbody Skid Shield (2) - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clip (1) - Release
- NOTE:
Support the front stabilizer shaft.
Front Stabilizer Shaft Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Front Stabilizer Shaft Clamp (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Front Stabilizer Shaft (3) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Electrical Connector @ Heater Coolant Pump (2) - Disconnect
- Heater Water Auxiliary Pump Bolt (1) - Remove
- Remove the heater coolant pump and heater water auxiliary pump bracket (2) as assembly and position aside.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Nut (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Bolt (2) - Remove [ 4x ]
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Crossmember (1) - Remove
- Disconnect harness connector and retainers as necessary.
Torque Converter Cover Bolt-Left Side (1) - Remove
- Transmission Converter Cover-Left Side (2) - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Hose Bracket Nut (1) - Remove
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Sleeve (1) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) @ Engine Oil Pressure Sensor - Disconnect
- Wiring Harness Retainer (2) @ Engine Oil Cooler Hose - Remove
Engine Oil Cooler Adapter Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
Engine Oil Cooler Hose (1) @ Oil Pan - Reposition
- Engine Oil Cooler Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
Electrical Connector @ Knock Sensor (4) - Disconnect
Remove the transmission fluid auxiliary cooler pipe bracket nut (1) from the oil pan.
Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (2) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness Ground Stud (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Engine Wiring Harness (3) @ Oil Pan - Reposition
Engine Wiring Harness Retainer (1) @ Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Disconnect
- Disconnect the wiring harness connectors and retainers as necessary.
Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bolt (1) @ Oil Pan - Remove
- Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Clip Bracket (2) @ Oil Pan - Remove
Reposition the transmission cooler inlet and outlet pipe (1) as necessary.
Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) @ Oil Pan - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (1) - Reposition
Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
Starter Heat Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
- Starter Heat Shield (2) - Remove
Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt (1) - Remove
- Starter Solenoid Cable (2) - Reposition away
Starter Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Reposition the starter (2) to access the electrical connections.
Protective Sleeve (4) - Reposition
- Starter Solenoid Cable Nut (2) - Remove
- Starter Solenoid Cable (1) - Remove
- Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
Starter (1) - Remove
Torque Converter Cover Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove
- Transmission Converter Cover- Right Side (2) - Remove
Transmission Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Oil Pan Bolt (2, 3) - Remove [ 16x ]
- Oil Pan (1) - Remove
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [ 10x ]
- Crankshaft Oil Deflector (2) - Remove
Oil Pan High Pressure Port Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD [ 2x ]
- Oil Pan Front Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
- Using the appropriate tool, clean and prepare the applicable sealing surface.
Engine Oil Level Sensor Lead Clip (4) - Remove
- Engine Oil Level Sensor Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch (2) - Remove
- Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch O-Ring Seal (3) - Remove and DISCARD
Components removed in graphic to better illustrate service parts.