Oil Pan Removal

Oil Pan Removal
1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 12.
2. Remove the drive belt.
3. Remove the A/C condenser fan shroud.
4. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch connector, then remove the harness clamp. Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses.
5. Raise the vehicle on the hoist to full height.
6. Remove the splash shield.
7. Drain the engine oil.
8. Remove exhaust pipe A.
9. Support the oil pan with a jack.
10. Remove the lower torque rod.
11. Remove the jack.





12. Remove the lower torque rod bracket.





13. Remove the A/C compressor bracket.





14. A/T model: Remove the shift cable cover.





15. Remove the clutch cover/torque converter cover (A), and remove the two bolts securing the transmission.
16. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.





17. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.
18. Remove the oil pan.