Lower Oil Pan

LOWER





1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.
3. Remove the belly pan.
4. Remove inner splash shield.

NOTE: The lower oil pan must be removed to access all of the upper oil pan retaining bolts.

5. Remove fifteen bolts (1), two nuts (2) and two studs (3) from the flange of the lower oil pan.






CAUTION: Do not pry on the lower oil pan flange. There are no designated pry points for lower oil pan removal. Prying on only one or a few locations could bend the flange and damage the pan.

6. Using a pry bar (2), apply a side force to the lower oil pan (1) in order to shear the sealant bond and remove the pan.
7. Remove all residual sealant (1) from the upper and lower oil pans Procedures.