Lower Oil Pan

RWD LOWER





1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Remove the belly pan retainers (1) and remove the belly pan.
3. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.






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

4. Remove twelve bolts (4), two studs (2) and two nuts (3) from the flange of the lower oil pan (1).






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.

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