Oil Pan (G2523503): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

NOTE:

This procedure contains some variation in the illustration depending on the vehicle specification, but essential information is always correct.
This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.

Raise and support the vehicle on a suitable 2 post lift.
Refer to: LIFTING .

General Equipment: 2 post lift
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: STARTUP BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
Drain the engine oil.
Refer to: ENGINE OIL VACUUM DRAINING AND FILLING .
Remove the front final drive differential case.
Refer to: DIFFERENTIAL .
Remove the crankshaft pulley.
Refer to: the appropriate service information
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- Remove the 3 bolts securing the front drive halfshaft support bracket in position.
- Remove the front drive halfshaft support bracket.
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- Remove the 3 nuts securing the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor in position.
- Reposition and secure with suitable straps the A/C compressor away from the engine.
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Remove the idler pulleys.
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- Remove the 12 bolts securing the front engine cover in position.
- Remove the front engine cover.
CAUTION: Inspect the O-ring seal, install a new component if damaged.

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- Remove the bolt securing the oil level gauge in position.
- Remove the oil level gauge.
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- Remove the bolt securing the transmission tubes to the oil pan assembly.
- Reposition the transmission fluid cooler tubes away from the oil pan.
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- Remove the 4 clips securing the Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) to the oil pan assembly.
- Remove the NVH pad.
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Remove the 4 bolts securing the transmission assembly to the oil pan assembly.
CAUTION: Note the position of the bolts, prior to removal.

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Fully remove the 17 oil pan bolts.
CAUTION: Note the position of the bolts, prior to removal.

NOTE: Loosen, but do not fully remove the bolts.

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Partially remove the remaining 2 oil pan bolts.
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Using a suitable prybar, release the oil pan assembly.
CAUTION: Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.

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- Fully remove the remaining 2 oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan assembly.