Oil Pan

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Drain the oil from the engine.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Air intake duct
   • Oxygen (O2S) sensor connectors
   • Pitching stopper
   • Upper radiator brackets
   • Engine undercover
   • Rear O2S sensor connector, if equipped
   • Exhaust front Y-pipe and center pipe
   • Nuts which secure the front engine mounts to the front crossmember
4. Support the engine with a suitable lifting device and lift the engine slightly.
5. Remove the oil pan.
6. Clean all gasket material from both mating surfaces.

   To install:

7. Install the drain plug with a new gasket. Torque the bolt to 33-36 ft. lbs. (43-47 Nm).
8. Apply a continuous bead of sealer to a new oil pan gasket.
9. Install the oil pan assembly. Torque the bolts to 36-48 inch lbs. (4-5 Nm).
10. Lower the engine onto the front crossmember.
11. Install or connect the following:
    • Front engine mount nuts. Torque the nuts to 69 ft. lbs. (51 Nm).
    • Exhaust front Y-pipe with new gaskets. Torque the nuts that secure the pipe to the engine to 23 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
    • O2S sensor connectors
    • Pitching stopper. Torque the front bolt to 36 ft. lbs. (49 Nm) and the rear bolt to 42 ft. lbs. (57 Nm).
    • Upper radiator brackets
    • Air intake duct
    • Engine undercover
12. Refill the engine to the proper level with the recommended oil and run the engine.
13. Check for leaks.