Removal Procedure
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Remove the front exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the engine oil level sensor (1).
- Remove the engine oil level sensor (1) from the oil pan.
- Remove the oil pan bolts.
- Remove the oil pan.
- Clean and inspect the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection .
Important: The oil pan gasket is reusable unless damaged. Do not remove the gasket from the oil pan groove unless replacement is required.
Installation Procedure
- If required, install a new oil pan seal using the following procedure:
- Position the oil pan to the crankcase.
- Install the oil pan retaining bolts.
- Install the engine oil level sensor (1) into the oil pan.
- Connect the electrical connector (2) to the engine oil level sensor (1).
- Install the front exhaust manifold pipe. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
- Fill the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
- Inspect for oil leaks after engine start up.
| 1.1. | Clean any residual oil from the seal groove. |
| 1.2. | Work the seal into the pan groove in both directions around the pan. |
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the oil pan bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in)
in the sequence shown.
Notice: Replacement components must be the correct part number for the application. Components requiring the use of the thread locking compound, lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, or sealants are identified in the service procedure. Some replacement components may come with these coatings already applied. Do not use these coatings on components unless specified. These coatings can affect the final torque, which may affect the operation of the component. Use the correct torque specification when installing components in order to avoid damage.
Tighten
Tighten the engine oil level sensor to 20 N·m
(15 lb ft).
