Oil Pan Removal
Oil Pan Removal1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 19.
2. Remove the strut brace (if equipped).
3. Do the battery removal procedure.
4. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
5. Remove the harness clamps, then remove the battery base.
6. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B).
7. Loosen the rear engine mount mounting bolts (A).
8. Loosen the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (A).
9. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
10. Remove the left front wheel.
11. Remove the splash shield.
12. Drain the engine oil.
13. Separate the left side knuckle from the lower arm.
14. Remove the left side damper fork.
15. Remove the left side driveshaft. Coat all precision-finished surface with new engine oil. Tie a plastic bag over the driveshaft end.
16. Remove the nuts securing the lower transmission mount.
17. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.
18. Use a transmission jack to lift the transmission 30 - 40 mm (1.2 - 1.6 in.).
19. Remove the clutch/torque converter cover (A), and remove the two bolts securing the transmission.
20. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
21. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.
22. Remove the oil pan.