Two Piece: Lower
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT
.NOTE:
The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.
- Remove sixteen bolts (2), two nuts (3) and two studs (4) 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.
- Using care, apply a side force to the lower oil pan in order to shear the sealant bond and remove the pan.
- Remove all residual sealant from the upper and lower oil pans. Refer to PAN, OIL, CLEANING .