2007 Compass Patriot MK Factory Service Manual 9 - ENGINE

PAN-OIL

REMOVAL




1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove oil drain plug (2) and drain the engine oil.
3. Remove accessory drive belt splash shield.



4. Remove lower A/C compressor mounting bolt (if equipped).
5. Remove A/C mounting bracket (2).


NOTE: Do not use pry points in block to remove oil pan.


6. Remove oil pan retaining bolts.
7. Using a putty knife (1), loosen seal around oil pan (2).
8. Remove oil pan (2).

INSTALLATION



NOTE: Oil pan sealing surfaces must be free of grease or oil.

NOTE: Parts must be assembled within 10 minutes of applying RTV.


1. Apply Mopar® Engine RTV GEN II at the front cover to engine block parting lines (1).



2. Apply a 2 mm bead of Mopar® Engine RTV GEN II around the oil pan as shown.
3. Position oil pan and install bolts. Tighten bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).

NOTE: The 2 long bolts must be tightened to 22 N·m (195 in.lbs.).




4. Install oil drain plug (2).
5. Lower vehicle and fill engine crankcase with proper oil to correct level.
6. Start engine and check for leaks.