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Oil Pan: Removal

  1. Remove dipstick and tube.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist.
  3. Drain engine oil and remove oil filter.
  4. Disconnect suspension stabilizer bar and reposition for oil pan clearance.
  5. Remove structural collar from oil pan to transmission housing (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Identifying Structural Collar
    G02709624Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove lower bolt attaching the A/C compressor to oil pan.
  7. 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.
  8. Remove oil pan attaching fasteners. Remove oil pan and gasket (Fig 2).
    Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan And Sealing
    G02709625Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.