Oil Pan: Service and Repair

NOTE: On some models it may be necessary to remove engine from vehicle to gain access to oil pan.

OIL PAN REPLACE
1. Raise and support vehicle, remove engine splash pan, if equipped, then drain crankcase.
2. Remove oil pressure sender unit.
3. On turbocharged models, disconnect oil drain hose and remove oil drain pipe.
4. On all models, remove oil pan bolts; then, using oil pan gasket cutter tool No. MD998727, or equivalent, break seal of oil pan gasket and remove oil pan.
5. Remove oil pump pickup if necessary.
6. Reverse procedure to install.