Oil Pan: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove engine RH side undercover splash shield.
2. Drain engine oil.
3. Remove front exhaust tube.
4. Remove the exhaust manifold support.





A/T Models





M/T Models

5. Remove the engine gusset.
6. Remove rear plate cover (A/T models).





7. Remove oil pan.
a. Insert Tool between cylinder block and oil pan.
^ Be careful not to damage aluminum mating face.
Do not insert screwdriver, or oil pan flange will be damaged.
b. Slide Tool by tapping on the side of the Tool with a hammer.

Installation





1. Use a scraper to remove old RTV silicone sealant from mating surface of oil pan.
^ Also remove old RTV silicone sealant from mating surface of cylinder block.





2. Apply a continuous bead of RTV silicone sealant to mating surface of oil pan.
^ Use Genuine RTV silicone sealant Part No. 999MP-A7007 or equivalent.
^ Apply to groove on mating surface.
^ Allow 7 mm (0.28 inch) clearance around bolt holes.





^ Be sure RTV silicone sealant diameter is 3.5 to 4.5 mm (0.138 to 0.177 inch).
^ Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating





3. Install oil pan.
^ Tighten oil pan nuts and bolts in the numerical order.
^ Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling engine oil.
4. Install parts in reverse order of removal.