Oil Pan: Service and Repair

1. Disable airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING, then relieve fuel pressure as outlined under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELIEF.
2. Raise and support vehicle, then drain engine oil.
3. On 1992 models, disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
4. On all models, remove oil pan retaining bolts, then the oil pan.
5. Remove old oil pan gasket and discard.
6. Reverse procedure to install.
7. Rearm airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.