For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the engine oil from the engine crankcase.
- Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts from the catalytic converter or the connecting pipe.
- Remove the exhaust flex pipe.
- Remove the oil pan flange-to-transaxle retaining bolts.
- Remove the oil pan retaining bolts.
- Remove the oil pan from the engine block.
Installation Procedure
- Coat the new oil pan gasket with sealant.
- Install the oil pan to the engine block.
- Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
- Install the oil pan flange-to-transaxle retaining bolts.
- Install the exhaust flex pipe.
- Install the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts to the exhaust manifold.
- Install the exhaust flex pipe retaining nuts to the catalytic converter of the connecting pipe.
- 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.
- Refill the engine crankcase with engine oil
Important: 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.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan retaining bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust flex pipe-to-exhaust manifold retaining nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the exhaust flex pipe-to-catalytic converter or connecting pipe retaining nuts to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan drain plug to 35 N·m (26 lb ft).
