Engine Oil Pan Removal

Engine Oil Pan Removal

1. If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 19.

2. Remove the strut brace (if equipped) Frame Brace Replacement.

3. Do the battery removal procedure.

4. Remove the air cleaner Service and Repair.

5. Remove the harness clamps, then remove the battery base.

6. Remove the front engine mount stop (A), then remove the front engine mount bolt (B).






7. Loosen the rear engine mount mounting bolts (A).

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A/T





8. Loosen the upper transmission mount bracket mounting bolts (A).

M/T





A/T





9. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

10. Remove the left front wheel.

11. Remove the front splash shield.

12. Drain the engine oil Service and Repair.

13. Separate the left side knuckle from the lower arm.

14. Remove the left side damper fork.

15. Remove the left side driveshaft Driveshaft Removal. Coat all precision-finished surface with new engine oil. Tie a plastic bag over the driveshaft end.

16. Remove the lower transmission mount nuts.

17. A/T: Remove the shift cable bracket.

- Vehicles with JHM VINs.
- Vehicles with 1HG VINs.

18. Use a transmission jack to lift the transmission 30-40 mm (1.18-1.57 in).






19. Remove the clutch case cover (A), and remove the two bolts securing the transmission.





20. Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.

21. Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.





22. Remove the oil pan.