Oil Pan

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.2L and 2.5L Engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Negative battery cable
   • Air intake duct
   • Front Oxygen (O2S) sensor electrical connector
   • Pitching stopper
   • Upper radiator brackets
3. Support the engine with a suitable lifting device.
   • Front wheel and tire assemblies
4. Lift up the engine slightly.
   • Engine under cover
5. Drain the oil from the engine into a suitable container.
6. Install the drain plug with a new gasket and tighten it to 33-36 ft. lbs. (43-47 Nm).
7. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Rear O2S sensor electrical connector
   • Exhaust Y-pipe
   • Nuts that secure the front engine mounts to the front crossmember
   • Oil pan mounting bolts
8. While supporting the oil pan, use a rubber mallet and tap the oil pan to free it from the engine.
9. Clean all gasket material from both mating surfaces.

   To install:

10. Apply a continuous bead of sealer to a new oil pan gasket.
11. Install the oil pan assembly. Tighten the bolts to 36-48 inch lbs. (4-5 Nm).
12. Lower the engine onto the front crossmember.
13. Install or connect the following:
    • Front engine mount nuts and tighten to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm)
    • Y-pipe with new gaskets. Tighten the pipe-to-engine nuts to 23 ft. lbs. (30 Nm)
    • Rear O2S sensor electrical connector
    • Engine under cover
    • Front wheel and tire assemblies
14. Remove the engine lifting device.
    • Front O2S sensor electrical connector
    • Pitching stopper. Tighten the front bolt to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) and the rear bolt to 49 ft. lbs. (67 Nm).
    • Upper radiator brackets
    • Air intake duct
    • Negative battery cable
15. Fill the engine to the proper level with the recommended oil and run the engine. Check for leaks.