For 1990-2009 cars only
- Remove the oil level sensor from the pan.
- Remove the oil temperature sensor, oil pan cover, gasket, and bolts.
- Remove the oil pan drain plug and O-ring seal.
- Drill (3) out the oil pan gasket retaining rivets (2) (if required).
- Remove the oil pan gasket (1).
- Discard the gasket.
- Remove the oil pan (lower) bolts (1-15).
- Separate the oil pan (upper) (1), gasket (2), oil pan (lower) (3), and bolts (4).
- Discard the oil pan gasket.
- Clean the oil pan halves in solvent. Be sure to thoroughly clean all of the oil passages and recesses of dirt and debris.
- Clean the oil pan gasket surfaces.
- Dry the oil pan with compressed air.
- Inspect the gasket sealing surfaces for excessive scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the oil pan oil level sensor seal surface damage.
- Inspect the oil pan drain plug and threaded drain hole for damaged threads.
- Inspect the oil filter and pan cover sealing surface for scratches or gouging.
- Inspect the oil passages for restrictions.
- Inspect the oil filter fitting (1) for a loose fit or damaged threads.
- Inspect the oil filter bypass valve (2) for proper operation.
Important:
• Do not reuse the oil pan gaskets. Install NEW gaskets during assembly. • When installing a NEW oil pan gasket, it is not necessary to install
the rivets that retain the NEW gasket to the pan.
Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
Caution: Wear safety glasses in order to avoid eye damage.
Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
The O-ring seal of the sensor may be reused if not cut or damaged.
The drain plug O-ring seal may be reused if not cut or damaged.
Lightly push the bypass valve into the bore. The valve spring should reseat the valve to the proper position.
