Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Install the engine support fixture.
2. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.




5. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter.
6. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (2) from the oil level sensor.




7. Remove the front engine mount to frame nut.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Using the engine support fixture, raise the engine.
10. Raise the vehicle.




11. Remove the front engine mount bracket bolts.
12. Remove the front engine mount bracket with mount.




13. Remove the transaxle brace to oil pan bolt.




14. Remove the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts.




15. Remove the transaxle brace to oil pan bolts.
16. Remove the transaxle brace.




17. Remove the front torque converter cover bolt (1).
18. Remove the front torque converter cover (2).
19. Remove the rear torque converter cover bolts (3).
20. Remove the rear torque converter cover (4).

Notice: Remove the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, before the oil pan is removed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil pan is removed first.




21. Remove the oil level sensor.




22. Remove the oil pan bolts.
23. Remove the oil pan.
24. Clean the oil pan bolts of all debris.

Installation Procedure




1. Apply a continuous bead 6.35 mm (0.25 in) thick of RTV sealer, ensuring that the sealer also completely fills the groove in the oil pan. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
2. To ensure proper sealing, apply additional sealer at the four locations (1).

Notice: Install the oil level sensor, located in the oil pan, after the oil pan is installed. The sensor may be damaged if the oil level sensor is installed first.




3. Apply a drop of threadlock to each bolt. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants for the correct part number.
4. Position the oil pan to the engine.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: DO NOT overtighten the oil pan bolts or damage to the oil pan may occur, resulting in an oil leak.

5. Install the oil pan bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).




6. Install the oil level sensor.

Tighten the sensor to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).




7. Position the rear torque converter cover (4).
8. Install the rear torque converter cover bolts (3).

Tighten the bolts to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).

9. Position the front torque converter cover (2).
10. Install the front torque converter cover bolt (1).

Tighten the bolts to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).




11. Position the transaxle brace.
12. Install the transaxle brace to oil pan bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




13. Install the transaxle brace to transaxle bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




14. Install the transaxle brace to oil pan bolt.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




15. Position the front engine mount bracket with mount.
16. Install the front engine mount bracket bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).




17. Lower the vehicle.
18. Using the engine support fixture, lower the engine.
19. Raise the vehicle.
20. Install the front engine mount to frame nut.

Tighten the nut to 80 N.m (59 lb ft).




21. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (2) to the oil level sensor.




22. Remove the catalytic converter to exhaust manifold nuts.

Tighten the nuts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Install the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement.
25. Install the engine support fixture.
26. Install the oil filter and refill the engine with oil.