Tools Required

J 37228 Seal Cutter

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Place a suitable container under the engine in order to drain the oil.
3. Remove the oil drain plug.
4. Drain the engine oil.



5. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.



6. Remove the oil pan bolts.

Important: DO NOT damage the sealing surfaces when separating the oil pan.

7. Separate the oil pan using J 37228 .
8. Remove the oil pan.
9. If necessary, clean and inspect the oil pan. Refer to Lower Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .

1. Apply a 2-3 mm (0.79-0.118 in) by 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in ) wide bead of sealant to the oil pan mating surface. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for the correct part number.



2. Install the oil pan.
3. Install the oil pan bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the oil pan bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




5. Install the oil drain plug.

Tighten
Tighten the plug to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




6. Connect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
7. Install NEW engine oil and a oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
8. Lower the vehicle.