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Engine Oil Pan Removal




Engine Oil Pan Removal

1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 7.

2. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

3. Remove the drive belt. Service and Repair

4. Remove the driveshaft heat shield. Engine Removal

5. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses. Engine Removal

6. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.

7. M/T model: Remove the torque rod bracket. Engine Assembly Torque Rod Bracket Replacement






8. Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube.






9. Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).






10. Remove the clutch cover/torque converter cover (A), and transmission mounting bolts (B).

M/T model





A/T model





11. Remove the oil pan bolts. Note the bolt locations by their size.






12. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.

13. Remove the oil pan.