Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Oil Pan Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .




2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .
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 bead of RTV around the perimeter of the oil pan and the oil suction port opening. Refer to Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants (Specifications) for the correct part number.




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. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LNF) Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (L61, LE5) .
6. Install the engine drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Fill the engine oil to the proper level.