For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine oil from the engine crankcase.
- Remove the catalytic converter retaining nuts from the exhaust pipe.
- Remove the lower crossmember bracket.
- Remove the exhaust connecting pipe.
- Remove the oil pan bolts to the transaxle case.
- Remove the oil pan retaining bolts to the engine block.
- Remove the oil pan from the engine block.
- Clean the gasket surfaces on the oil pan and the engine block. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Installation Procedure
- Coat the new oil pan gasket with sealant.
- Install the oil pan to the engine block.
- Install the oil pan retaining bolts and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the oil pan bolts to the transaxle case and tighten to 31 N·m (23 lb ft).
- Install the exhaust connecting pipe.
- Install the catalytic converter retaining nuts to the exhaust pipe and tighten to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
- Install the lower crossmember bracket.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Discard the used oil pan drain plug washer and replace it with a new one.
- Install the oil pan drain plug and tighten to 55 N·m (40 lb ft).
- Refill the engine crankcase with engine oil.
Note: Install the oil pan within 5 minutes after applying the liquid gasket to the oil pan.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
