Engine Oil Pan - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove engine oil dipstick and tube.
3. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
4. Remove structural collar (1) Removal.




5. Remove exhaust cross-under pipe (4) Cross Pipe - Removal.
6. Remove torque converter housing cover.
7. Remove lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.




CAUTION: Assure removal of the two bolts attaching the timing cover to the oil pan, as damage to the timing cover and/or oil pan may occur.

8. Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan (5) and gasket.