Pan, Oil: Removal: Lower
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove twelve bolts (4), two nuts (3) and two studs (2) from the flange of the lower oil pan (1).CAUTION:
Do not pry on the lower oil pan flange. There are no designated pry points for lower oil pan removal. Prying on only one or a few locations could bend the flange and damage the pan.
- Apply a side force to the lower oil pan (1) in order to shear the sealant bond and remove the pan.
- Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to CLEANING .