Oil Pan: Removal
- Remove dipstick and tube.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
- Disconnect suspension stabilizer bar and reposition for oil pan clearance.
- Remove structural collar from oil pan to transmission housing (Fig 1).
- Remove lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.
- Disconnect engine oil cooler line from pan (if equipped).CAUTION: Assure removal of the two bolts attaching the timing cover to the oil pan, as damage to the timing cover and/or oil pan may occur.
- Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket (Fig 2).