Oil Pan Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX, 2008 Acura MDX, and 2007 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 6.
- Raise the vehicle on the lift .
- Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the splash shield (see step 30 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
- Remove exhaust pipe A (see step 35 on ENGINE REMOVAL ).
- Remove the rear warm up three way catalytic converter (rear WU-TWC) bracket.
- Remove the torque converter cover (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission.
- Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
- Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the block in the places shown.
- Remove the oil pan.