Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle.




2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine drive belt.
4. Remove the lower AC compressor bolt.




5. Remove the oil pan bolts.




6. Remove the oil pan

Installation Procedure




1. Make sure that the oil pan and mounting surface on the lower crankcase are free of all oil and debris.
2. Apply a 3.5 mm (0.138 in) bead of RTV around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening.




3. Install the oil pan.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

4. Install the oil pan bolts.

Tighten the oil pan bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the AC compressor bolts.
6. Install the engine drive belt.
8. Fill the engine oil to the proper level.