When removing the front and rear engine through bolts and nuts, lift the engine up slightly for safety.For engine slingers, refer to See: Service and Repair.
CAUTION: When removing the upper oil pan from the engine, first remove the crankshaft position sensor (POS). Be careful not to damage sensor edges or signal plate teeth.
Remove the rear plate cover from the upper oil pan.
Loosen the lower oil pan bolts using power tool in order as shown. Remove the lower oil pan.
Insert Tool between the lower oil pan and the upper oil pan.
Tool number : KV10111100 (J37228)
Be careful not to damage the mating surface.
Do not insert a screwdriver, this will damage the mating surfaces.
Slide (2) the Tool by tapping (1) its side with a hammer to remove the lower oil pan from the upper oil pan.
Remove the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.
Remove the upper oil pan.
Loosen the bolts in the order as shown, using power tool.
Insert an appropriate size tool into the notch (1) of the upper oil pan as shown.
Pry off the upper oil pan by moving the tool up and down (2) as shown.
Remove the O-ring seals from the bottom of the cylinder block and oil pump housing, use new O-rings for installation.
Remove front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket.
Remove the oil strainer.
If re-installing the original oil pan, remove the old sealant from the mating surfaces using a scraper.
Also remove the old sealant from mating surface of the cylinder block.
Remove the old sealant from the bolt holes and threads.
CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the mating surfaces when cleaning off the old sealant.
Inspection AFTER REMOVAL
Clean oil strainer if any object is attached.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
Install oil strainer and tighten bolt to specified torque. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
Apply Genuine Silicone RTV Sealant or equivalent, to the front cover gasket and the rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown. Refer to See: Specifications\Fluid Types.
Install the front cover gasket and rear oil seal retainer gasket as shown.
Apply a bead of sealant to the cylinder block mating surface of the upper oil pan to a limited portion as shown.
Be sure the sealant is applied to a limited portion as shown, and the sealant is 4.0 - 5.0 mm (0.157 - 0.197 in) or 4.5 - 5.5 mm (0.177 - 0.217 in) wide.
Attaching should be done within 5 minutes after coating.
Install new O-rings on the cylinder block and oil pump body.
Install the upper oil pan.
Tighten upper oil pan bolts in the order as shown.
Wait at least 30 minutes before refilling the engine with oil.
Install the four upper oil pan to transaxle bolts.
Apply a continuous bead of sealant to the lower oil pan.