Oil Pan Removal/Installation: Notes
WARNING:
- Hot engines and engine oil can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it and the engine oil have cooled.
- A vehicle that is lifted but not securely supported on safety stands is dangerous. It can slip or fall, causing death or serious injury. Never work around or under a lifted vehicle if it is not securely supported on safety stands.
- Continuous exposure to USED engine oil has caused skin cancer in laboratory mice. Protect your skin by washing with soap and water immediately after working with engine oil.
NOTE:
- Before removing the oil pan, loosen the bolts securing the engine and transaxle, and secure an approx. 3 mm (0.1 in) clearance between the engine and the transaxle.
- Remove the battery, battery tray and PCM component. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3 WITH TC] ).
- Remove the aerodynamic under cover No. 2 and splash shield as a single unit. (See AERODYNAMIC UNDER COVER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the charge air cooler cover, air cleaner component, and air hose. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the air duct using the following procedure.
- Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connector.
- Disconnect the EGR valve connector.
- Remove the air duct.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill with the specified type and amount of the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
- Start the engine and confirm that there is no oil leakage.
- If there is oil leakage, repair or replace the applicable part.
- Inspect the oil level. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION ).