Oil Pan Removal

If the engine is already out of the vehicle, go to step 7.
Remove the splash shields (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).

Fig 1: Identifying Splash Shields
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Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
Remove the drive belt (see DRIVE BELT INSPECTION ).
Remove the driveshaft heat shield (see step 32 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the A/C compressor without disconnecting the A/C hoses (see step 34 ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the dipstick, then remove the dipstick tube.

Fig 2: Identifying Dipstick Tube
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Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Cover And CKP Sensor Connector
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Remove the transmission mounting bolts.

Fig 4: Identifying Transmission Mounting Bolts
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Remove the oil pan bolts. Note the bolt locations by their size.

Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Bolts
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Insert a flat blade screwdriver where shown, and separate the oil pan from the engine block.

Fig 6: Locating Oil Pan
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Remove the oil pan.
NOTE: Lower the oil pan carefully not to damage the IMA motor rotor position sensor.