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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1864063  Size: SH
  1. Remove the engine undercover shield.
  2. Drain the engine oil.
  3. Remove the intermediate axle shaft bracket bolts.

  4. Object Number: 1864064  Size: SH
  5. Remove the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor lower bolts.
  7. Remove the center front crossmember.

  8. Object Number: 1864067  Size: SH
  9. Remove the oil pan.

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Clean the oil pan sealing surface.
  2. Clean the engine bed plate sealing surface.
  3. Clean the oil pan bolts.
  4. Clean the engine bed plate bolt holes.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1822577  Size: SH
  1. Coat the sealant (LOCTITE 5900) on the oil pan sealing surface.

  2. Object Number: 1864067  Size: SH
  3. Install the oil pan.
  4. Install the A/C compressor lower bolts.
  5. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  6. Install the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts.
  7. Tighten

        • Tighten the oil pan tightening bolts to 11  N·m (97.4 lb in).
        • Tighten the A/C compressor lower bolts to 23  N·m (17 lb ft).
        • Tighten the oil pan flange-to-transaxle bolts to 50  N·m (36.9 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1864063  Size: SH
  8. Install the intermediate axle shaft bracket bolts.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate axle shaft bracket bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).

  10. Fill the engine with engine oil.
  11. Install the engine undercover shield.