Engine Oil Pan - Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the bolt (1) and the engine oil dipstick tube (2).





3. Raise and secure the vehicle on a hoist Maintenance
4. Remove the belly pan (2), if equipped.





5. Remove the right lower splash shield (2).





6. Drain the engine oil and remove the oil filter Engine Oil Filter - Removal.
7. Remove the fore/aft cross-member (4) Crossmember - Removal





8. Remove the structural collar (3) Structural Dust Cover - Removal.





9. Remove the exhaust cross-under pipe (3) Exhaust Cross under Pipe - Removal.





10. Remove the lower bolt (1) attaching the A/C compressor mounting bracket to the oil pan.






CAUTION: Assure removal of the two bolts attaching the timing cover to the oil pan, as damage to the timing cover and/or oil pan may occur.

11. Remove the oil pan attaching fasteners (1). Remove the oil pan (3) and gasket (2).