Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the engine oil and the engine oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
4. Remove the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement.
5. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
6. Remove the engine mount through bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
7. Remove the oil pan.
8. Note the location of any studs to assist reassembly.
9. Remove the engine oil pan and the oil pan gasket.
10. Clean all the sealing surfaces.


Installation Procedure





1. Install the engine oil pan and a NEW oil pan gasket. Refer to Oil Pan Installation.
2. Lower the engine onto the engine mounts.
3. Install the engine mount through-bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
4. install the starter. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement.
5. Install the oil filter adapter. Refer to Oil Filter Adapter Replacement.
6. Install the engine oil filter and the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement.
7. Lower the vehicle.





8. Install the oil level indicator tube. Refer to Oil Level Indicator and Tube Replacement.