Pan, Oil: Removal: Upper

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Oil Level Indicator Tube & Bolt

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the bolt (2) and the oil level indicator (1).

Fig 2: Belly Pan
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the belly pan (Refer to FRAME AND BUMPERS ).
Drain the engine oil. Refer to OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Clevis Bracket & Outer C/V Joint Of Half Shaft Assembly
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Remove the right halfshaft assembly (1) from the intermediate shaft (3). Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Lower Oil Pan & Fasteners
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NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
Remove the lower oil pan. Refer to PAN, OIL, REMOVAL .

Fig 5: Aft Crossmember, Crossunder Pipe & Catalytic Converters
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Remove the crossunder pipe (2). Refer to PIPE, EXHAUST CROSSUNDER, REMOVAL .
Remove the front fore-aft crossmember (1). Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT FORE AND AFT, REMOVAL .

Fig 6: Coolant Tube & Bolt
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Remove the bolt (1) securing the coolant tube (2) to the oil pan.

Fig 7: Oil Pan To Transmission Bolts
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Remove the five oil pan to transmission bolts (1).

Fig 8: Torque Converter Housing Dust Cover & Rubber Plugs
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Remove the torque converter bolt access cover (1).
Remove two rubber plugs (2) covering the rear oil seal retainer flange bolts.

Fig 9: Rear Oil Seal Retainer Flange Bolts
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NOTE:
Shown in illustration with transmission removed for clarity.

CAUTION:
There are two hidden M6 bolts that must be removed from the rear of the upper oil pan flange. If these bolts are not removed, the rear oil seal retainer flange will be severely damaged.
Remove two M6 bolts (1) from the rear oil seal retainer flange.

Fig 10: Oil Pan Mounting Bolts
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Remove nineteen M8 oil pan mounting bolts (1).

Fig 11: Indicated Pry Points
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Using the four indicated pry points, carefully remove the upper oil pan.
Remove all residual sealant (1) from the upper and lower oil pans, timing chain cover, rear seal retainer and engine block mating surfaces. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .