Oil Pan: Service and Repair

OIL PAN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil.
3. Remove in the order shown in the figure, referring to Removal Note
4. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to Installation Note






1. Splash shield
2. Transverse member
3. Front exhaust pipe
4. Oil pan, refer to installation and removal note

Oil Pan Removal Note

1. Remove the oil pan mounting bolts.

CAUTION: Pry tools can easily scratch the lower cylinder block and oil pan contact surfaces. Prying off the oil pan can also easily bend the oil pan flange. Refer to the following instructions before removing the oil pan.






2. Separate the oil pan from the lower cylinder block by using a scraper or a separator tool.
3. Remove the oil pan.

Inspection





Visually check for cracks, deformations and damage. Repair or replace if necessary.

Oil Pan Installation Note






CAUTION: If the bolts are reused, remove the old sealant from the bolt threads. Tightening a bolt that has old sealant on it can cause thread damage.






1. Remove all foreign material from the contact surfaces.






2. Apply silicone sealant to the oil pan as shown.






3. Install the oil pan within five minutes of applying the sealant.
Tightening torque: A: 7.9 - 10.7 Nm (80 - 110 kgf-cm, 70 - 95 ft lbf)
Tightening torque: B: 19 25 Nm (1.9 - 2.6 kgf-m, 14 - 18 ft lbf)