Except MIVEC Engine

OIL PAN AND OIL SCREEN

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Pre-removal & Post-installation Operation:

Removal Steps 1-12:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

[[A]] ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine lower oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Do not use oil pan remover special tool (MD998727). The engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will damage it.





2. Apply a piece of wood to the lower oil pan and strike it with a hammer to remove the engine lower oil pan.

[[B]] TORQUE CONVERTER CONNECTING BOLT REMOVAL





Remove the one torque converter connecting bolt as shown.

[[C]] ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN REMOVAL
1. Remove the engine upper oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Do not use oil pan remover special tool (MD998727). The engine upper oil pan is made of aluminum and this tool will damage it.





2. Screw in the bolt (M10) into bolt hole A in the location shown. Then lift the upper oil pan and remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

]]A[[ ENGINE UPPER OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove old sealant from the oil pan and cylinder block mating surfaces.
2. Degrease the sealant-coated surface and the engine mating surface.





3. Apply a bead of the sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the engine upper oil pan as shown.
Specified sealant: 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8672, 8704, 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent

NOTE: Install the engine upper oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

4. Install the engine upper oil pan to the cylinder block.

CAUTION:
^ The bolt holes for bolts 13 and 14 in the illustration are cut away on the transaxle side. Be careful not to insert these bolts at an angle.
^ After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the engine oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.





5. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

]]B[[ ENGINE LOWER OIL PAN INSTALLATION
1. Remove old sealant from the engine lower oil pan and engine upper oil pan.





2. Apply a bead of the sealant to the mating surface of the engine lower oil pan as shown. Specified sealant: 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8672, 8704, 3M (TM) AAD Part No.8679/8678 or equivalent

NOTE: Install the engine lower oil pan immediately after applying sealant.

3. Install the engine lower oil pan to the engine upper oil pan.

CAUTION: After the installation, until a sufficient period of time (one hour or more) elapses, do not apply the engine oil or water to the sealant application area or start the engine.





4. Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the illustration.

INSPECTION
^ Check the oil pan for cracks.
^ Check the oil pan sealant-coated surface for damage and deformation.
^ Check the oil screen for cracked, clogged or damaged wire net and pipe.