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. Removal and Replacement

4. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Service and Repair

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

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 model





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

9. Raise the vehicle on the lift.

10. Remove the left front wheel.

11. Remove the splash shield. Engine Removal

12. Drain the engine oil. Service and Repair

13. Separate the left side knuckle from the lower arm. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

14. Remove the left side damper fork. Front Lower Arm Removal/Installation

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 nuts securing the lower transmission mount. Engine Removal

17. A/T model: Remove the shift cable bracket.
- Saitama Factory produced models. Automatic Transmission Removal

- Marysville, Ohio Factory produced models. Automatic Transmission Removal

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A/T model





18. Use a transmission jack to lift the transmission 30-40 mm (1.2-1.6 in.).






19. Remove the clutch/torque converter 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.